Hajra Naz
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced a project for students called the Taleem Card. The pilot phase will start in Upper Chitral. Under the direction of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, this decision was made.
Meeting Attendees
The meeting included key figures such as:
- KP Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education
- Faisal Tarakai, Advisor to the Chief Minister for Finance
- Muzamil Aslam, Chief Secretary
- Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Masood Ahmad, and other relevant officials.
Project Goals and Implementation
Chief Minister Gandapur called the ‘Taleem Card’ a flagship initiative. It aims to provide students from poor areas with access to good education. He stressed that resources must be mobilized as soon as possible. He also stressed the importance of preparing swiftly to start the project. The education and finance departments were instructed to accelerate their efforts.
Pilot Phase and Background
The decision to pilot the project in Upper Chitral came after a briefing from Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry. He shared observations from his recent visit to the area. This visit, requested by the Chief Minister, assessed the glacier outburst’s impact on Upper Chitral.
Disaster Response and Housing Solutions
After the briefing, the Chief Minister asked about planning for the displaced population. He directed authorities to find housing solutions for disaster-affected individuals. He also called for a sustainable long-term rehabilitation plan.
Additional Education Initiatives
The meeting also covered other educational initiatives, including the establishment of a school in Shangla. This decision was made in response to a promise made to a top-scoring female student from Shangla, who had to travel long distances for private education due to the lack of local schooling options.
