ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): The government would establish a Danish School and Center of Excellence Authority in Balochistan with a view to materialise Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif’s vision of imparting free-of-charge modern education to poor children of the province.
A working paper has been readied for the establishment of Danish Schools and Centers of Excellence in Balochistan under which the provincial assembly would make necessary legislation to execute this historic educational project, a PM Office press release said.
The initiative features establishing schools of international standard, development of quality curriculum, and construction of laboratories to be equipped with information technology.
To be headed by the chief minister of Balochistan, the Authority would comprise chief secretary, provincial secretaries of education and finance besides at least three members nominated by the federal government.
The Authority would serve for the establishment of Danish Schools and the Centers of Excellence in the province.
It would also be responsible for the development of educational courses, distribution of scholarships, conducting examinations and generating funds from both private and government resources.
Under the Authority, a governing body comprising five or more members would be formed with a two-year term having a mandate to run the administrative and financial matters of Danish Schools and Centers of Excellence besides appointing principals and other staffers.
The members of the governing body would serve voluntarily without enjoying any perks and ensure the admissions in a transparent manner.
Under the admission criteria, 20% seats would be reserved for self-finance while the rest would be specified for the children of the families with up to Rs25,000 per month. However the orphan children would be provided education free of charge.
The children of illiterate parents would also be given admission in the Danish Schools and Centers of Excellence, which would be equipped with modern infrastructure, furniture, IT labs, and other facilities besides the best teachers and the boarding facilities.
At the boarding facility, a comprehensive mechanism would be devised for character building of the children. The facilities of psychological and career counseling would also be available at the said schools and centers to improve the standard of education, and inculcate positive trend and passion for progress in the children.
