Lower DIR/BAJAUR: On Friday, representatives from the local education department said that during the ongoing enrollment drive in Bajaur tribal region, 36,000.
They made the announcement while giving a presentation at an NCHD-sponsored conference.
The ceremony was held at the Governor Model School & College in Khar’s Civil Colony, and speakers included the tehsil council chairman Haji Said Badshah, the assistant commissioner Mohibullah Khan Yousafzai, the district education officer Shereen Zada, the assistant director NCHD Mohammad Riaz Khan, and others.
During the month-long enrollment drive that kicked out on April 1, officials from the education department and NCHD promised participants that 18,000 boys and as many girls would be enrolled across the district.
Over 25,000 students, mostly boys, were enrolled in schools the previous year, the participants were told.
The local education department is putting in extra effort to increase the number of female students enrolled in their schools, as was reported at the seminar.
The participants pleaded with the Education Department to improve the rudimentary amenities at public schools, especially those catering to female students.
The student enrollment drive for Lower Dir’s public schools’ 2023–24 academic year just got underway.
A ceremony was organized at the Balambat district education office to officially kick off the campaign. The principal visitor was the additional deputy commissioner (relief), Tariq Hussain.
The enrollment goal for each school was to be met with the help of the teachers. The goal of the education department is to have 15,000 students enrolled.
In addition to the district education officers, principals, teachers, and the NCHD coordinator were present. These individuals were Tausif Khan, Saeedur Rehman, Wajeehuddiin, and Wajeehuddiin.
Tariq Hussain, who spoke at the event, stressed the importance of education and encouraged parents to enroll their children aged four to seven in local public schools.
He also instructed those in charge of education to spare no effort in their pursuit of the quota.
In addition to providing books and school supplies, Tariq Hussain enrolled some children in Balambat and Timer, two government-run elementary schools.
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