
Children Education Imperative For Nation's Development: Chairperson NCHD
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published July 29, 2016 | 05:51 PM

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th july, 2016) : Chairperson National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Razina Alam Khan on Friday said investing in girl and women education carries high returns and improves livelihoods, lead to better child and maternal health and a first step towards prosperity. Addressing the Organizational Review Meeting (ORM) of NCHD that was attended by the Provincial and Area heads here, she said there is no justification-be it cultural, economic or social-for denying girls and women an education, adding illiteracy keeps women marginalized and constitutes a foremost obstacle to reducing extreme poverty. She emphasized that education, especially of girls is the key to success and development for the nations.
Smaller nations like city states of Singapore have GDP of 453 billion and per capita of 80,000 Dollars and Malaysian GDP $ 800 billion and per capita $11,000, because among other factors they have achieved 100percent literacy rate, long ago, she noted. "Our dream to become a developed nation cannot be fulfilled, unless we achieve 100 percent literacy rate and skill development to add value to our products," she said and added that for these gigantic tasks everyone has to put share for the sake of nation's education and everyone should join 'Each one Teach one' initiative of NCHD. Director Operation for Sindh Humera Hashmi, Acting Director Operation for KPK Anwar Iqbal, Acting Director for Punjab Muhammad Riaz, Acting Director Operation for Balochistan Sikandar Jillani, Senior General Manager for Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Akber and Acting Senior General Manager for AJK Bilal Bin Habib were present in the meeting along with Head office Management team.
The Chairperson noted that "we, the nation of approximately 200 million, with 57 million illiterate population and 24 million out of school children which includes 12.4 million girls, cannot join the technology driven -countries, unless we work day and night to educate our illiterates and enroll our children." Meanwhile, all the director operations shared progress of their respective provinces and areas.
Issues related to the implementation of projects and up-coming programs were discussed in detail by the participants. Director Education NCHD Iqbal-ur-Rehman briefed the participants about the status of education programmes, its ongoing projects, evaluation of NCHD programmes by Core Committee, NCHD future plans includes establishment of 2000 Adult Literacy Centers through PHDF in all the provinces for the age of 15 to 45 year, Prison Literacy Programme in 99 jails of Pakistan, Establishment of National Training Institute, Training of Feeder Teachers Establishment of 50 Non Formal Basic Education Schools and Madrasa Project. The chairperson said, NCHD along with other stakeholders with the Vision 2025 of Prof.
Ahsan Iqbal Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, under the leadership of Federal Education Minister, Eng. Baligh ur Rehman would implement projects to increase Primary school enrollment up to 100 percent along with 90 percent achievement of literacy rate.
Related Topics
Recent Stories

Etihad Town’s biggest public event ETC Lights Up Lahore, Dec 9-10!

Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 8 December 2023

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 08 December 2023

CEJ, UNFPA holds National Media Fellowship

PSL 9: Franchises announce player retentions

PML-N always worked for country’s development, public welfare: Ranjha

Venezuela-Guyana tensions soar, US mounts military exercises

Islamabad Conclave concludes with key takeaways for Pakistan amid changing globa ..

Heavier rains in East Africa due to human activity: study

Under-pressure UK PM insists Rwanda migrant plan 'will work'

Water level in Mangla dam at continual decline as seasonal discharge of water un ..

UN aid chief sees 'promising signs' of Gaza access via Israel crossing
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Solangi for enhancing duration of Hazarvi language programmes on PTV
8 minutes ago -
Cold and dry weather to prevail in KP
18 minutes ago -
Dr Waqar Mehmood posted as DG Health Sindh
18 minutes ago -
2000 adulterated milk wasted at Multan toll plaza
28 minutes ago -
Eight power thieves caught
38 minutes ago -
18 'criminals' arrested
38 minutes ago
-
Govt implementing its agenda of institutional reforms, documentation of economy: PM
48 minutes ago -
Dengue: 72 new cases reported on Friday in Punjab
58 minutes ago -
Govt eager to take advantage of technology for enhanced access to healthcare: PM
58 minutes ago -
'Political will' must to revamp health sector; Minister Jan
1 hour ago -
APHC condemns attachment of people’s properties by BJP regime in IIOJK
1 hour ago -
'Funfair' at Govt Girls College Sargodha
1 hour ago