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Establishment of One Science & One Computer Lab in Schools/Colleges in NWFP.

Introduction

It was an ADP Project approved by the DDWP on 26/03/2005 at a total cost of Rs. 29.206 Millions.
Objectives of the Project
Recruit 40 properly qualified IT Teacher in Secondary, higher secondary Schools in NWFP for providing quality education of computer science and IT at the levels of class IX, X, XI & XII.
Equip 40 selected Secondary, higher secondary schools with the computer labs.
Raise the standard of teaching in computer science in the government’s high schools.
Provide employment opportunities to the selected youth in NWFP in subjects relating to computer science/IT.
Create enabling environment in educational institutions for the teaching of computer science at the grass root level. This will in turn ensure a steady supply of experts/ skilled staff conversant in IT, and related subjects to the institutions of higher learning.
Help in identifying students with aptitude for IT learning during relatively early years of their education. This will offer better opportunities to the nation to select the best talent amongst a large population base. Proper investment in the talented individuals will help Pakistan to make advancement in the field of IT and other disciplines.
Other Modules can be added according to the needs of Provincial Assembly.
The Project was practically launched in April, 2005 after release of Rs. 4.000 Millions by Finance Department NWFP for the first half of financial year 2005-06.
The total allocation for the current year was Rs. 8.000 Million, rest of Rs. 4.000 Million has also been released by finance Department for second half of the financial year.
14 Schools had been selected for establishment of one computer lab per school. The tenders had been floated in the leading National Dailies for the purchase of Hardware and allied accessories on 3rd January, 2006. The successful bidders have been asked to complete procurements in time.

Project Duration
36 months
Estimated Cost
Capital Cost = Rs. 29.206 Millions.

 

 

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