PM announces upgradation of ICT educational institutions, teachers’ posts

       
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday announced all educational institutions in the capital to be upgraded to model schools and colleges.The Prime Minister in a bid to ensure improvement in the quality and standard of education in Islamabad Capital Territory, also approved upgradation of posts of teachers working under the Federal Directorate of Education.Addressing educationists and teachers at a function on the ‘Uniformity of education systems and upgradation of teachers in ICT’, the Prime Minister agreed in principle the demand for enhancing the charge allowance to the Heads and Principals of institutions.
He stressed Ministry of Education in collaboration with CDA and ICT to arrange transport facilities for students and teachers especially in the rural areas.
He asked the ministry to consider establishment of Federation Public School in Islamabad as well as a Model University to cater for the affiliation needs of ICT graduate and postgraduate colleges, presently affiliated with University of Punjab, Lahore.
Gilani said dignified social status for the teachers would earn due respect from other fields of life reducing frustration and attracting best of the best for the teachers’ job.