Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Mr. Madad Ali Sindhi orders PEIRA to make 10% need based scholarships mandatory for yearly registration of private schools” A high-level meeting was convened between the Minister for Federal Education & Professional Training Mr. Madad Ali Sindhi and the Chairperson of PEIRA Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool today, on Monday, October 2, 2023. The meeting focused on the critical subject of needs-based scholarships for deserving students and served as a continuation of the Federal Minister's previous visit to PEIRA in August where he first raised this subject. Dr. Sayeda Zia Batool, Chairperson of the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA), apprised the Federal Minister that as directed by the Honourable Minister that offering these scholarships is now a compulsory criterion for private schools in Islamabad seeking registration with PEIRA. This stipulation is explicitly indicated on the registration certificates issued to Private Educational Institutions by PEIRA. This official observation from PEIRA, addressed to the administrators of private educational institutions, references relevant regulatory guidelines and obligations that these institutions must fulfil. This policy targets students with financial constraints and aims to improve accessibility to quality education. Federal Minister Madad Ali Sindhi said that he is deeply concerned about educational needs of deserving students, therefore, the said policy is developed by PIERA and its implementation will be prioritized for strict compliance in true letter and spirit. Noncompliance may result in regulatory action and could potentially result in the de-registration of the non-compliant educational institution. This action signifies a pivotal step towards achieving educational equity within the Islamabad Capital Territory, aligning with broader goals to elevate educational standards to compete globally.
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