The Sindh government has announced the creation of over 2,500 new teacher positions for the fiscal year 2023-24 as part of its efforts to strengthen the education sector. The Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, made this announcement during the presentation of the Sindh budget, which has allocated Rs312.245 billion for the education sector.
In the current financial year, approximately 58,000 primary and middle school teachers were recruited, with a focus on providing proper pre-posting training and adhering to the prescribed student-teacher ratio policy. Building on this progress, the government aims to further enhance the education sector by creating an additional 2,582 teacher positions for the upcoming fiscal year.
The budget also includes provisions for the distribution of free textbooks, with Rs2.53 billion allocated for this purpose. This initiative aims to facilitate access to educational resources for students across the province. Additionally, Rs1.553 billion will be invested in operating Non-Formal Education centres to address the issue of out-of-school children, emphasizing the government's commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to receive an education and unlock their full potential.
These initiatives reflect the Sindh government's strong focus on improving access to quality education for all and its commitment to enhancing the education sector in the province.
