ISLAMABAD: As the faculties managed by the Federal Directorate of Schooling (FDE) endure renovation and face-lift underneath a Rs7.4 billion undertaking, the training ministry has sought Rs 3.5 billion from the federal authorities within the upcoming finances to finish the main a part of the mentioned undertaking within the monetary yr 2024-25.
The undertaking titled ‘Provision of Primary Academic Amenities in Academic Establishments of ICT’ was initiated in 2021 and the Pakistan Democratic Motion (PDM) authorities had allotted Rs2 billion for this undertaking in FY23-24 to make sure the graceful circulate of labor.
“The continued progress of our undertaking is nice and we need to take ahead this undertaking within the subsequent monetary yr with the identical velocity; due to this fact, we’ve sought Rs3.5 billion [from the federal government] underneath the PSDP funding,” mentioned an official of the training ministry. Based on the official, the FDE needed to finish “the main portion” of the undertaking by the following monetary yr.
As per a report shared by the training ministry in regards to the progress of this undertaking, 252 washrooms have been upgraded in 63 colleges, whereas 21 main colleges have additionally been renovated through the ongoing monetary yr.
“Roof remedy accomplished in 43 colleges. IT parks established in 5 institutes. 21 libraries arrange in main colleges. Art work accomplished in 30 colleges, with remaining initiatives underway. Furnishings delivered to 21 main colleges and IT parks, with remaining initiatives in progress. Safety wall renovation ongoing for 80 colleges,” learn a press release from the training ministry.
Likewise, the entrances to 30 colleges have been renovated whereas the remaining are in progress. “Acrylic boards and hall upgrades accomplished in 40 institutes, with remaining initiatives in progress. 100 wash stations supplied in 50 institutes. 21 rooms renovated for IT labs,” the assertion added.
Based on the ministry, electrical works in 30 colleges are “practically accomplished”, with work in 40 colleges anticipated to complete quickly.
It added that 120 rooms in 23 colleges have been at plinth stage or above and the ministry aimed to finish the work referring to the gray construction by the top of June. “65 rooms in 16 colleges are on the roof stage, with ending works anticipated to be accomplished by the top of June. Remaining rooms are being expedited for completion by November-December 2024,” learn the assertion.
It’s related to notice right here, the undertaking was launched in 2021 and initially, its complete price was Rs6.5 billion. In a revised PC-I, the fee elevated to Rs7.4 billion. The mentioned undertaking was launched holding in view the truth that FDE had largely retained instructional establishments handed over to it by the federal government of Punjab in 1973 and 1985. Officers within the FDE mentioned a considerable portion of those buildings was in a dilapidated situation and required rehabilitation.
Initially, the scope of labor in PC-I included rehabilitation of the present infrastructure in 170 institutes and 5 space training places of work, development of 507 lecture rooms, 148 rest room blocks, 14 bogs, two customer rooms, three receptions, 17 servant quarters, 32 guardrooms, 17 employees rooms, 97 staircases, one workshop, 20 canteens, 39 laboratories, 17 libraries, 26 mumties (constructions on the rooftop), 18 pc labs, 5 admin blocks, 4 convention rooms, six bus sheds, two widespread rooms, three auditoriums, 4 places of work, seven principal places of work, 13 clerk rooms, and three water tanks amongst others.
Printed in Daybreak, Might twenty eighth, 2024