Balochistan Govt to prepare second five-year education sector plan to improve literacy rate

Balochistan government will set up the second education sector plan for five years to improve literacy rate in the province ensuring a bright future for the younger generation of the province.

According to an official of education department, the plan would be formed in collaboration with the Global Partnership for Education and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), which would be tabled soon to the provincial cabinet for approval.

He told that the Chief Minister has directed to increase literacy rate in the province.

The Chief Minister also directed that appointments should be made at the district and union council level on contract basis to utilize the capabilities of the graduates.

He said that this process would not only improve the quality of education but also provide ample employment opportunities to the graduates.

Source: Radio Pakistan