The Punjab School Education Department has banned the practice of giving gifts and bouquets to officials during their school visits. The decision aims to promote simplicity and use resources more effectively for student welfare.
Secretary School Education Punjab, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, sent a letter to all district Chief Executive Officers. The letter instructed that money spent on gifts and flowers should instead be used to support students and improve school facilities.
The directive emphasized that education officers must avoid any form of extravagance during official visits. It clearly states that no official from the Punjab education department should be presented with flowers or gifts during inspections or meetings.
This move is part of Punjab’s broader effort to reduce unnecessary expenses and focus on enhancing education quality. By cutting down on formalities, the department wants to ensure that funds directly benefit students.
Punjab has been working on improving transparency and efficiency in its education system. Officials are now urged to maintain professionalism and simplicity in their official duties.
The ban on gifts and bouquets reflects Punjab’s commitment to prioritizing student welfare over ceremonial customs. The department believes this change will help create a more focused and practical approach to school visits.
With this policy, Punjab hopes to set a positive example across all districts and schools. The education department encourages officials to use their visits to better understand and address the needs of students.
Overall, Punjab’s new directive aims to make school inspections more meaningful and resourceful, ensuring that money saved is spent on educational improvements.
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