Education Secretary orders urgent repair of dilapidated schools in Nilore

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Nadeem visited various educational institutions functioning under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in Nilore Sector, Islamabad, where he expressed serious concern over the deteriorating condition of school buildings.

Taking notice of crumbling structures, inadequate sanitation facilities and damaged boundary walls posing a risk to students and staff, the Secretary directed the concerned authorities to initiate immediate remedial measures and ensure repair and rehabilitation of the affected buildings on a priority basis.

He further directed that appropriate alternative arrangements be made to accommodate students wherever school buildings are declared unsafe, ensuring that their educational activities are not disrupted.

Furthermore, during the visit, the Secretary inspected IMSB (I-X), Jagiot, and IMSG (I-X), Darkala.

He also visited classrooms, science laboratories, and libraries and reviewed the overall physical condition of the school buildings. He also held interactive discussions with the Heads of Institutions to obtain feedback on the outcomes of recent teachers’ training programmes, the integration of technological interventions in teaching and learning, and the effective utilization of science laboratories.

As part of his visit, the Secretary also inspected two educational institutions where renovation and rehabilitation work is being carried out by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) under the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. These included IMSB (I-X), Herno Thanda Pani, and IMSG (I-V), Herno.

The Secretary appreciated the pace and progress of the ongoing rehabilitation work being undertaken by CDA. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the timely completion of the projects in accordance with the required standards so that students may benefit from improved educational facilities.

During his visit to IMSB (I-X), Herno Thanda Pani, the Secretary, directed the Deputy Director General, Mr. Asif Iqbal Khan, to take up the matter of alleged illegal excavation in the vicinity of the school with the Assistant Commissioner, Nilore, for appropriate action in accordance with the law. He also instructed that the matter of constructing a boundary wall around the school premises be taken up with CDA to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and school property.

The visit reflects the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training’s continued commitment to strengthening the institutional infrastructure of federal educational institutions, enhancing the quality of education, ensuring the effective utilization of available resources, and addressing infrastructural deficiencies through timely and coordinated interventions