No. PD/Ed.-1/C&W/Additional Districts/2023-24/1595
25-March-2025
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project Communication & Works Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Project Implementation Unit, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KPK Government Approves Free Transport Service for Middle School Girls–Improving Access to Education | Notification
In a major development aimed at promoting girls’ education in rural Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a new Government Notification announcing a Free Transport Service for Middle School Girls starting from the 2025 academic year. Issued by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) under the KPK Rural Accessibility Project, this initiative will benefit students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 across 10 underserved districts, including Kohistan, Torghar, Lakki, DI Khan, Charsadda, Kohat, and Bannu.
This initiative targets schoolgirls living 1.5 KM or more away from school premises—whether current students, dropouts seeking re-enrollment, or new entrants. The goal is to remove transport barriers, a leading cause of female dropout rates in rural areas.
School heads are instructed to inform students and coordinate with PIU for implementation. Field Monitors will facilitate logistics, while training sessions for PTC members and hired drivers will be organized soon.
This is a positive step toward ensuring equal education access for girls, and Vocal Pakistan is here to bring you the latest government notifications and updates from all provinces. Please find notification:
GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA RURAL ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
COMMUNICATION & WORKS DEPARTMENT KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
House No. 14/F (A & B). Khushal Khan Khattak Road, University Town Peshawar
No. PD/Ed.-1/C&W/Additional Districts/2023-24/1595
Dated Peshawar the 25.03.2025.
To
The District Education Officers (F).
Kohistan Lower, Kohistan Upper, Kolai Palas, Torghar, Hangu, Lakki, DI Khan, Charsadda, Kohat and Bannu.
Attention: All the Principals, Head Mistresses and Heads of the Government Girls Higher Secondary, High and Middle Schools (List Enclosed).
SUBJECT: FREE TRANSPORT SERVICE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS STARTING NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 2025
We are pleased to inform you that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). through the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), will be providing a free transport service for girls in your school starting from the new academic year in 2025. This project aims to improve access to education for female students by reducing transportation challenges.
Under this program, students from Grades 6, 7, and 8 whose home is at a distance of 1.5 KM or more from the school will be eligible.
Any of the following students are eligible:
- Current students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who meet the distance requirement;
- Dropouts who want to re-enrol and meet the distance requirement:
- New entrants in grade 6 who meet the distance requirement.
To successfully implement this initiative, Field Monitors (PIU staff) will collaborate with school authorities and District Education Officials. As part of this process. headteachers of enclosed middle schools are required to:
- Inform eligible students and their parents about the transport service as soon as possible for which the Consent Forms will be shared by PIU very soon.
- Work closely with Field Monitors (PIU staff) to identify and shortlist drivers who will be hired through PTCs to provide the transportation services.
- Participate in training and orientation sessions for PTC members and drivers before the start of transport service. The date and time of the sessions will be announced by the DEOS.
The SDEOS/ASDEOS are required to circulate this letter to the enclosed schools only. We appreciate your commitment to enhancing educational access for girls and look forward to your cooperation.
Note: For any queries or further clarifications, please feel free to contact PIU at [091-9216325]
SENIOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST
KP-RURAL ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
New Transport Program a Game-Changer for Rural Schoolgirls in KPK | Government Initiative Explained:
The newly launched Free Transport Service for Middle School Girls is a commendable and much-needed initiative by the KP Government. Backed by the Communication & Works Department and implemented through the KP Rural Accessibility Project, this effort tackles a deeply rooted issue—transportation limitations preventing girls from attending school in remote districts.
This notification not only shows government seriousness in improving female education enrollment but also emphasizes coordination with school administrations through District Education Officers. The inclusion of dropouts and new admissions highlights the inclusive nature of the project.
The announcement is a timely move in line with Pakistan’s education reforms, and it ensures practical support for girls, especially in districts with high dropout rates. With this, KP sets an example for other provinces to follow.
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