Balochistan to Revive 2,975 Closed Schools: Major Education Initiative Launched
Quetta – In a landmark move to address the education crisis, the Balochistan government has announced plans to reopen 2,975 schools that have remained closed across the province for years. The initiative aims to restore access to education for thousands of children, particularly in remote and underprivileged districts, where school closures have contributed to high dropout rates and low literacy levels.
Education authorities stated that the reopening program will focus on rehabilitating infrastructure, ensuring the availability of trained teachers, and providing necessary learning materials. “We are committed to giving every child in Balochistan the opportunity to attend school. Reopening these schools is a vital step toward reducing educational inequality and empowering our youth,” said a senior official from the Education Department.
The initiative will prioritize districts most affected by prolonged closures, including rural and mountainous areas where access to education has been severely limited. Schools will undergo repairs, sanitation improvements, and safety checks to create a conducive learning environment for students. In addition, recruitment of teachers, including female educators, is being fast-tracked to address chronic staff shortages.
Civil society organizations and local communities have welcomed the program, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in sustaining school operations. Scholars and educationists noted that the revival of closed schools is essential not only for literacy but also for broader social development, including women’s empowerment and economic growth.
Authorities also plan to monitor the progress of reopened schools through attendance tracking, performance assessments, and regular inspections to ensure quality education. The government stressed that this initiative is part of a larger strategy to overhaul Balochistan’s education sector and bring it on par with national standards.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
بلوچستان حکومت نے 2,975 بند شدہ اسکولوں کو دوبارہ کھولنے کا اعلان کیا ہے تاکہ بچوں کو تعلیم تک رسائی فراہم کی جا سکے اور صوبے میں تعلیمی عدم مساوات کو کم کیا جا سکے۔
