Deputy Commissioner Shahid Mahmood has said that education is every child’s fundamental and undisputed right, and through the “Back to School Campaign 2025”, the Government of Punjab is taking comprehensive measures not only to increase school attendance but also to improve the quality of education. Parents, teachers, and society as a whole must play their role in this national responsibility so that we can give the coming generations a bright future.
He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the “Back to School Campaign 2025” organized by the Department of Education at Government Comprehensive Higher Secondary School.
On this occasion, Director Education Elementary Hassan Muhammad Anjum, CEO Education Tanveer Ahmed Ghazali, Additional Director Tanveer Ahmed Kamalvi, District Education Officers, teachers, parents, and a large number of students were also present.
Deputy Commissioner Shahid Mahmood said that in order to ensure children’s return to schools and regular attendance, special events, awareness walks, and parent outreach drives have been launched so that maximum enrolled children continue attending classes.
He further stated that the Punjab Government has placed special emphasis on improving the basic infrastructure of educational institutions, training teachers, and modernizing the curriculum to ensure that quality education reaches every child.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner distributed books, notebooks, and school bags among children and urged them to focus on their studies. The Education Department also provided awareness material to parents and students.
The Deputy Commissioner added that the district administration and the education department are determined to create a pleasant educational environment in schools and to reduce the dropout rate, and this commitment will continue during and after the campaign.
Detailed Briefing
Event Context:
The Government of Punjab has launched the “Back to School Campaign 2025”.
The campaign is aimed at tackling school dropouts, increasing student enrollment, and raising the standard of education.
The inaugural ceremony took place at Government Comprehensive Higher Secondary School under the supervision of the Education Department.
Key Stakeholders Present:
Deputy Commissioner Shahid Mahmood (Chief Guest, keynote speaker).
Director Education Elementary, Hassan Muhammad Anjum.
CEO Education, Tanveer Ahmed Ghazali.
Additional Director, Tanveer Ahmed Kamalvi.
District Education Officers.
Teachers, parents, and students (large attendance).
Main Announcements by DC Shahid Mahmood:
- Right to Education:
Education is a basic and undisputed right of every child.
Ensuring this right requires collective responsibility of parents, teachers, and society.
- Campaign Initiatives:
Special events, awareness walks, and parent-teacher engagement drives launched.
Aim: Encourage children to return to schools and continue regular attendance.
- Government Priorities:
Improvement of school infrastructure.
Teacher training and capacity building.
Curriculum modernization to match present-day needs.
Provision of necessary learning materials for students.
- Practical Support:
Distribution of free books, notebooks, and school bags among children.
Awareness material provided to parents and students regarding the importance of education.
- Long-Term Commitment:
The district administration and education department will ensure a pleasant and conducive learning environment.
Focus on reducing the dropout rate not only during the campaign but also as a continuous policy goal.
Impact & Significance:
The campaign addresses two major challenges:
Low attendance despite enrollments.
High dropout rates due to socio-economic reasons.
The initiative reflects Punjab Government’s broader education reforms, focusing on access, quality, and retention.
Parents, teachers, and community involvement is being emphasized as critical to the success of the campaign.