NO. SO(A-1)2-2/2024
15-March-2025
School Education Department, Government Of The Punjab
Punjab Launches Art Competition to Educate Students on Good Touch & Bad Touch:
The School Education Department of Punjab has announced an art competition across public schools to spread awareness about Good Touch and Bad Touch. This initiative is aimed at educating children about personal safety, helping them recognize inappropriate behavior, and encouraging open conversations through creative expression.
The competition will take place at Tehsil, District, and Provincial levels, with students competing for cash prizes of up to Rs. 500,000. Schools across Punjab are encouraged to actively participate, ensuring that students understand the importance of personal boundaries through their artwork.
The contest will be judged by designated committees at each level, ensuring transparency and fairness. Schools must submit their reports and pictorial evidence as per the given schedule.
NO. SO(A-1)2-2/2024
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 15th March, 2025
To
All Chief Executive Officers (DEAs), in Punjab.
SUBJECT: ART COMPETITION ON THE THEME OF GOOD TOUCH BAD TOUCH AT TEHSIL, DISTRICT, AND PROVINCIAL LEVELS
I am directed to state that as part of efforts to promote awareness about child safety and protection, the School Education Department, Punjab, is organizing an art competition on the theme of “Good Touch and Bad Touch” in schools (Boys & Girls) across the province.
2. The competition aims to educate students about the difference between good and bad touch, and to encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings on this important issue through art work. This initiative will help to create a safer and more supportive environment for our children. The competition will be held at Tehsil, District and Provincial level in all public schools across the Punjab. The top three winners will be awarded prizes as under:
i. The best artwork at tehsil = Rs.50,000.
ii. The best artwork at district level = Rs. 100,000
iii. The best artwork at Provincial level= Rs.500,000
3. I am further directed to state that following committees of judges and member are hereby notified for smooth conduct of the competition at different levels:
| TEHSIL LEVEL COMMITTEE | |||
| 1 | Assistant Commissioner General/Revenue/HRM/Coordination of Tehsil concerned. | Judge/Convener | |
| 2 | District Education Officer (M/F-EE) | Member | |
| 3 | Deputy District Education Officer (M/F) of Tehsil concerned. | Secretary | |
| DISTRICT LEVEL COMMITTEE | |||
| 1 | District Officer, Industries Prices Weight & Measures (IPWM) office of IPWM Industries Department | Judge/Convener | |
| 2 | Assistant Commissioner General /Revenue/HRM/Coordination | Member | |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer (DEA) | Secretary | |
| PROVINCIAL LEVEL COMMITTEE | |||
| 1 | Managing Director, Punjab Education Foundation, Lahore. | Judge/Convener | |
| 2 | Deputy Secretary (Acad), School Member Education Department | Member | |
| 3 | Director Public Instruction (SE/EE) | Member | |
| 4 | Member Chief Executive Officer (DEA) concerned | Secretary | |
SCHEDULE OF ART COMPETITION
| SR NO. | LEVEL | DATE | FOCAL PERSON |
| 1 | Tehsil | 22.04.2025 To 23.04.2025 | District Education Officer concerned |
| 2 | District | 24.04.2025 To 25.04.2025 | Chief Executive Officer (DEA) concerned |
| 3 | Provincial | 28.04.2025 To 29.04.2025 | DPI(SE/EE) concerned. |
4. I am also directed to request you to ensure that all schools (Boys/Girls) in your districts participate in this competition on the schedule date enthusiastically with great zeal and devotion. A consolidated report/results at Tehsil, District/Provincial level be furnished to this department including pictorial evidences of all activities to this department via e-mail ddm2.cmmf@gmail.com and official WhatsApp groups.
5. This may be treated as MOST IMPORTANT.
SECTION OFFICER (ACAD-I)
Encouraging Child Safety Through Art – A Step Towards a Safer Future:
The Punjab Government’s Art Competition on Good Touch and Bad Touch is a significant step towards child protection and awareness. By allowing students to express their thoughts through artwork, this initiative will help in building a safer and more informed environment for children.
With attractive cash prizes and state-wide participation, this competition is not only a learning opportunity but also a platform for young minds to showcase their creativity. Teachers, parents, and education authorities are urged to support and encourage students to take part in this essential cause.
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