No.SO (SNE) Misc /2025
17-January-2025
School Education Department, Government Of The Punjab
Punjab School Education Department’s New Directive on Documenting School Upgrades: Notification Details and Meeting Schedule:
The Government of Punjab, through the School Education Department, has issued a notification dated 17th January 2025 to all Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities in Punjab. This notification emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive information regarding schools that have already been upgraded under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) or through Sufficient Building Conditions (SBC).
The directive reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that all administrative, financial, and procedural details related to school upgrades are appropriately documented and reviewed. To facilitate this process, a series of meetings have been scheduled for representatives from various districts, categorized by division, to present the necessary information. The meetings are aimed at consolidating data on newly established schools, schools upgraded under ADP, schools upgraded through SBC, and the 1227 schools upgraded from elementary to high level under SBC.
Each district is required to depute a well-versed officer of at least BS-17 rank, preferably from the Budget & Planning branch, to participate in these meetings. Officers must attend with complete documentation, including administrative approvals, PC-IVs, Expenditure Bearing Certificates, BM-16 (2024-25) records, and copies of sanctioned SNEs, where applicable. This structured approach is intended to ensure transparency, accuracy, and readiness for further action. Notification Describes;
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No.SO (SNE) Misc /2025
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 17th January, 2025
To
All the Chief Executive Officers,
District Education Authorities in Punjab.
Subject :- Â Â Â Â Â PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOLS ALREADY UPGRADED UNDER ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME & SUFFICIENT BUILDING CONDITIONS FOR SNE
I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to convey that a meeting has been scheduled to be held as per below mentioned timeline regarding provision of information of schools which have already been up-graded: –
| Sr. No. | Division | Date, Time & Venue |
| 1 | Lahore, Gujranwala & Rawalpindi | 22.01.2025 at 12:30 PM (Wednesday) |
| 2 | Sargodha, Faisalabad & Sahiwal | 23.01.2025 at 12:30 PM (Thursday) |
| 3 | Bahawalpur & Multan & D.G. Khan | 24.01.2025 at 12:30 PM (Friday) |
                             I am further directed to request you to depute a well conversant officer not below the rank of Assistant Director (BS-17) preferably from Budget & Planning branch of your office to attend the above said meeting along with all relevant record in soft form (in USB) as well as in hard form (02-sets book let) duly signed by the CEO, DEA, concerned as mentioned in below table (category-wise): –
| Category=1 (Newly Established Schools) | Category=2 (Schools Upgraded under ADP) | Category=3 (Schools Upgraded under SBC) | Category=4 (1227-Schools Upgraded from Elementary to High level under SBC] |
| Administrative Approval.PC-IV.Handing/Taking Over.BM-16 F.Y. 2024-25) with salary increased impact.Expenditure Bearing Certificate (EBC)Copy of SNE (if approved) | Administrative Approval.PC-IV.Handing/Taking Over.BM-16 F.Y. 2024-25) with salary increased impact.Expenditure Bearing Certificate (EBC)Copy of SNE (if approved) | Notification of upgradation BM-16 (F.Y. 2024-25) with salary increased impact.Expenditure Bearing CertificateCopy of SNE (if approved) | Notification of Up-gradation BM-16 (F.Y. 2024-25) with salary increased impact.Expenditure bearing Certificate.Copy of SNE (if approved) |
3.                          In case of any query, please contact the undersigned at Cell.No. 0308-4634350
SECTION OFFICER (SNE)
Conclusion:
This notification by the Punjab School Education Department underscores the government’s dedication to fostering a well-organized and effective educational infrastructure. By mandating the provision of detailed information about school upgrades under various categories, the department aims to streamline its operations and facilitate informed decision-making regarding resource allocation and planning.
The meetings scheduled across Punjab divisions will provide an opportunity to align the records with the government’s objectives, ensuring that all upgraded schools are adequately documented. This collaborative effort between the School Education Department and the District Education Authorities will further enhance educational outcomes by focusing on transparency and accountability in the upgradation process.
The notification also reflects the government’s proactive approach in addressing challenges and ensuring compliance with administrative protocols. The involvement of Budget & Planning branch officers and the detailed documentation requirements highlight the seriousness of the endeavor to maintain a robust and efficient education system. By ensuring that all stakeholders are equipped with the necessary data and resources, the Punjab government reaffirms its commitment to advancing the educational landscape of the province.
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