50pc children out of school in 4 districts

Source: The Nation

Date: January 6, 2011

ISLAMABAD - In four districts of Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur more than 50 per cent children of the total population of 5 to 9 years are out of school and the number of out of school children is higher for girls than boys. 

This was revealed in a research report “Education Budget Analysis: Five Districts of Southern Punjab” by Oxfam GB in collaboration with Institute of Social and Policy Science (I-SAPS). The report provides detailed analysis and findings of the educational data and budget of selected districts from southern Punjab including Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Jhang and Rajanpur. 

The report indicates missing facilities especially in girls’ schools, for instance, in Multan at primary level 20 per cent girls’ schools do not have drinking water facility and 13 per cent girls’ primary schools are without toilets. 

The data indicates that in 53 per cent of the total schools in the districts do not have electricity and overall 6 per cent schools have dangerous buildings and 18 per cent of school buildings require major repairs. 

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