DLP Report
PESHAWAR
An important meeting held here on Friday with Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah to discuss the School Meal Program for primary school children. The Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education and Secretary Finance attended the meeting.
During the meeting, a presentation was given highlighting the potential benefits of the program, including improved school enrollment and student retention. The presentation, supported by figures from the Allah Walay Trust, outlined the mechanism for the program, which involves food preparation in a central kitchen and distribution to schools.
It was suggested that this initiative could play a significant role in enhancing the overall well-being of students. The program aims to improve school retention and help with the nutritional, physical health, and eyesight of children. Additionally, BMI is checked every six months to monitor the health and well-being of students. Under the school vision initiative, glasses are also provided free of cost to students who need them.
The Chief Secretary stated that education remains a top priority of the KP government and an important part of the good governance roadmap. He emphasized that the focus is on enrolling out-of-school children, and the government has introduced multiple approaches to address the issue. The Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts of the Allah Walay Trust and emphasized the need to overcome the challenges of out-of-school children and student retention.
