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LAHORE, Jul 20 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced an innovative set of mobile education initiatives aimed at promoting learning in remote and underserved areas of the province.
The projects, School on Wheels, Library on Wheels, and Mobile Library, will bring educational opportunities directly to children’s doorsteps.
The CM while giving in-principle approval for the launch of these mobile projects under the School Education Department said, “If you study, you will grow.” She emphasized that School on Wheels will be designed using electric rickshaws, equipped with solar panels and folding chairs, enabling teachers to conduct classes under umbrella-like canopies in streets, neighborhoods, and towns.
Books, educational toys, and painting kits will be provided to spark creativity and curiosity among children. “This initiative will help provide the jewel of education to children in far-flung and difficult-to-reach areas,” she said.
The CM also approved the Library on Wheels initiative, which will be operated from minivans decorated with cartoons to attract young readers. These mobile libraries will carry a wide range of books, both curricular and non-curricular, and will travel to various localities, fields, and public spaces to promote reading habits among children.
Additionally, she announced the launch of a Mobile Library project housed in modern buses. These mobile libraries will be furnished with chairs and tables, offering children a comfortable reading environment. They will stock books in Urdu, English, and science subjects, along with educational magazines.
Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat provided a comprehensive briefing on the implementation and objectives of these projects.