Punjab Government Emphasizes Separate Washrooms for Women in Public Institutions–Notification

Punjab School Education Department Calls for Compliance on Separate Female Washroom Initiative:

The Government of Punjab’s School Education Department issued a reminder notification on January 9, 2025, emphasizing the importance of providing separate washroom facilities for female employees and visitors in public offices and institutions. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of fostering gender-sensitive infrastructure and ensuring women’s comfort, privacy, and dignity in public spaces. The notification is addressed to various departments, institutions, and officials, urging them to take immediate action to comply with the earlier directive dated December 13, 2024.

This reminder highlights the government’s commitment to creating women-friendly public amenities, which is an essential step toward promoting inclusivity and gender equity in workplaces and public institutions. It underscores the need for a conducive environment that supports female employees and visitors, ensuring their comfort and well-being during their interactions with these organizations. Notification Describes;

REMINDER-I

NO. SO (ADP-II) 1-37/2024
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 09^th January, 2025

To

1. The Director General, QAED, Punjab, Lahore.
2. The Programme Director, PMIU-PESRP, Lahore.
3. The Chief Executive Officer, PEIMA, Lahore.
4. The Managing Director, PCTB, Lahore.
5. The Managing Director, CLC, Lahore.
6. The Directorate Public Instruction, (SE/EE), Lahore.
7. The Director (Monitoring), School Education Department, Lahore.
8. The Directorate, Religious Education Punjab, Lahore.
9. The Director, National Museum of Science Technology, Lahore.
10. All Chief Executive Officers, in Punjab

Subject :-       PROVISION OF SEPARATE WASHROOM FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEES AND FEMALE VISITOR TO MAKE WOMEN FRIEDNELY PUBLIC AMENITY.

Reference to this Department’s earlier letter of even number dated 13-12-2024 on the subject cited above. (Copy enclosed)

2.                           I am, therefore, once again requested to take further necessary action accordingly, under intimation to this office. Compliance report/complete information may be provide at the earliest for onward transmission to Women Development Department, Government of the Punjab.

SECTION OFFICER (ADP-II)

Conclusion:

The provision of separate washrooms for female employees and visitors is a vital step in fostering an inclusive and equitable environment in public offices and institutions across Punjab. By prioritizing this initiative, the government reaffirms its dedication to addressing the specific needs of women, which is essential for their active participation and engagement in public and professional spaces.

The notification serves as a call to action for all relevant departments and officials to expedite compliance and provide timely reports to the Women Development Department. By ensuring the implementation of this directive, institutions can contribute significantly to creating a more accommodating and respectful environment for women in public settings, reflecting the progressive values of the Government of Punjab.

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