Punjab Government Announces Site Verification for 2025 Summer 6060 Learning Camps–Notification

Strengthening Education: Punjab Government’s Initiative for Summer Learning Camps 2025:

The Government of Punjab, through the Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU-PESRP), is taking a significant step in improving foundational literacy and numeracy among children aged 5-9. With the successful establishment of 6060 Learning Camps in 2024 under the TALEEM Programme, the initiative is now set to continue in 2025. These camps aim to provide quality education to Out-of-School Children (OOSC) and ensure their seamless integration into mainstream schools.

The School Education Department has shortlisted sites in 12 selected districts based on critical factors such as classroom availability, water facilities, toilet access, staff presence, and school-level dropout rates. Now, Chief Executive Officers (DEAs) and district focal persons are required to verify the feasibility of these sites and submit expected enrollment data. This verification process is crucial for ensuring a smooth implementation of the learning camps and achieving the goal of reducing the number of OOSC in Punjab. Notification Describes;

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No. OOSC/TALEEM/PESRP/2022/29808
PROGRAMME MONITORING & IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
PUNJAB EDUCATION SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMME
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

Dated: Lahore: February 10^th, 2025

To

Chief Executive Officers (DEAs),
Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Chiniot, D.G. Khan, Layyah,
Lodhran, Mianwali, Muzaffargarh, Pakpattan, Rahimyar Khan, Rajanpur.

SUBJECT:            VERIFICATION OF SITES FOR SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS

                        PMIU-PESRP, School Education Department has successfully established 6060 Learning Camps in 12 districts of the Punjab under TALEEM, Programme. These learning camps were aimed at strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) of children (age 5-9) at poor learning levels and to facilitate enrolment of OOSC to mainstream schools. For year 2025, 6060 Learning camps shall also be established to reduce the OOSC in 12 selected districts.

2.                     The field level implementation of the learning camps will be carried out by DEAs, through district level focal persons, in close liaison with PMIU-PESRP. PMIU-PESRP has shortlisted sites for the learning camps. The sites have been shortlisted on the basis of availability of basic facilities (classrooms, Water, toilets, staff, etc.) as well as school level drop-out rates.

3.                     The list of shortlisted schools (sites) along with the proforma has been emailed separately to Focal Persons FLN / CEOs (DEAs) of respective districts from asc.oosc@pesrp.edu.pk It is requested to:

i.          Verify the feasibility of shortlisted sites for establishment of camps.

ii.         Submit expected enrolment in proposed learning camps as per the attached proforma.

4.                     The response is to be submitted over the same email by no later than 02:00pm Monday 17-02-2025. In case of any queries, please contact on following numbers:

5.         In view of the above, it is requested to please submit verified list of sites for Learning Camps 2025 in your district as per given timelines.

Manager(S&P), TALEEM
PMIU-PESRP

Empowering Future Generations: A Call for Action in Punjab’s Education Sector:

The TALEEM Programme’s continued commitment to providing accessible education for all is a milestone in Punjab’s education reforms. By verifying and finalizing sites for the 2025 Learning Camps, the government is ensuring that every child receives the foundational education necessary for future success. This initiative not only addresses the challenges of dropouts but also strengthens the education system by targeting the most vulnerable children in society.

Education stakeholders, including DEAs and district focal persons, play a vital role in the success of this initiative. Their timely verification of shortlisted sites and submission of enrollment data will contribute to an efficient and effective implementation of the programme. The collective effort of government bodies and local education authorities will pave the way for a brighter future for thousands of children across Punjab.

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