Education Ministry proposes PSDP Rs7600 million for 22 ongoing, 15 new schemes.

ISLAMABAD -- Keeping in view the challenges of education sector and rapidly changing scenario worldwide, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has proposed the summary of funds worth Rs7587 million under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for years 2020-21.

According to the official sources, out of the total proposed budget, Rs46 million was required for 22 ongoing schemes, while Rs30 million was also needed for the 15 new schemes to be launched after approval of budget demand.

Talking to reporter, the sources further stated that the Education Ministry has set some priority areas and the proposed development portfolio was needed to improve the education system.

With the proposed budget, the priority areas including the number of Out Of School Children across the country will be decreased, they said adding that the Ministry of Federal Education will bring uniform education system across the country.

Under the development funds, the Federal Education Ministry is all set to improve quality education among the public sector schools, colleges and universities located in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) by providing basic facilities, the remarked.

The efforts, they...