School Enrollment Campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)

The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) discussed the significance of the enrollment campaign initiated by government in KP and FATA to increase the children enrollment in primary schools.

Under this topic the program discussed the role of teachers, parents, civil society organizations and the education department of KP. Moreover, the program highlighted the importance of education – particularly for girls, result of enrollment surveys undergone by KP government, admission criteria in Government Primary Schools (GPSs) in KP and FATA, demands and problems of teachers.

Mr. Jamal Uddin, Focal Person for the Enrollment Campaign, KP, and Mr. Assad Zia, a Peshawar based journalist, were the studio guests in the show.

Mr. Jamal Uddin said: “This drive will enroll 0.9 million students in primary schools in KP and 0.4 million in FATA. We have enough capacity in schools for the aforementioned numbers, but sincere efforts are needed on the grounds to make the campaign practicable and impactful.”

Mr. Zia said: “Teachers in KP are on strikes as their issues are not resolved yet. If government is sincere in making this campaign impactful, they must take teachers on board and reconstruct the damaged schools as well.”

A radio report was made the part of program. The report shed light on the opening ceremony of the campaign in Peshawar and its importance in enhancing the literacy rate.

Four callers took part live in the program. They pointed out that unless the damaged schools are not reconstructed and basic facilities are not provided in schools, such campaigns will be useless as ground realities are quite different.”

About Sabawoon

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.