PESHAWAR – Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, officially launched the ‘Ilm Packet Program’ on Wednesday, aiming to expand access to quality education across the province.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Gandapur said that the provincial government has set a target to enroll one million out-of-school children during the current year. He added that the education budget has been prioritized, with 21% of the total budget allocated to primary and secondary education.
Highlighting past achievements, the chief minister noted that 1.3 million children were brought into schools last year. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to building an educated and empowered youth.
Under the Ilm Packet Program, the government will provide free school bags, books, and stationery to students enrolled in public schools. “This initiative is part of our mission to ensure no child is deprived of education due to poverty,” Gandapur said.
The move comes amid reports that over 26 million children across Pakistan remain out of school, emphasizing the urgency of such provincial efforts. The KP government aims to reverse this trend by focusing on accessibility, incentives, and improved facilities.
Gandapur stressed that education remains a top priority for his administration, calling it the “foundation for a stronger and self-reliant Pakistan.”