Minister for Special Education, Punjab issued a letter regarding Arrange of Visits of Special Education Institutes by Provincial Ministers in Their Respective Districts.
- Government of the Punjab supports Special Education and is committed to enhance enrollment and learning ability of special children in the Institutions / Centers of Special Education in Punjab through provision of additional educational services, use of technology, specialized teaching aids, accessible infrastructure, and psycho-medical services. Further, the Government will continue to focus on quality education, access and coverage of children with special needs through conducive learning environment Special Education Department is providing education to special students through the chain of 294 Special Education Institutions and following incentives are being provided to the enrolled special students:
- Free Education
- Free Text / Braille Books
- Free Pick & Drop facility
- Stipend of Rs. 800/- per month, per child
- Three uniforms annually
- Assessment of Disability / Guidance and Counseling
- Therapeutic services - Speech Therapy, Psychotherapy & Physiotherapy to special students
- The Cabinet Committee for "Reviewing Punjab's Quarterly Growth Targets" reviewed progress of Special Education Department in its meeting dated 01.07.2019 and desired that the Provincial Ministers may visit Special Education Institutions working in their respective districts.
- In view of above, you are requested to personally visit Special Education Institutions and development projects of your district to ensure effective service delivery and improved performance in the Punjab province (list of special education institutions of district Vehari and detail of schemes are enclosed).
