QUETTA (Kashmir English): The Balochistan government has decided to grant monthly stipends to female students to boost girls’ education throughout the province
. Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti led the meeting, which resulted in this decision during a high-level budget preparation session. The stipend program will give students financial assistance while helping families maintain their daughters’ education. The project seeks to increase female student enrollment while decreasing school dropouts in remote community sections.
Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan briefed officials on the proposal, highlighting its potential impact on educational equality. Experts said providing incentives to female students could transform the social and economic landscape by empowering women.
The initiative is part of a broader educational reform agenda that prioritizes two goals of inclusive education and high-quality educational programs and contemporary educational facilities.
کوئٹہ۔ 16 مارچ
بلوچستان حکومت کا تعلیمی پسماندگی کے خاتمے کے لیے انقلابی اقدامات کا فیصلہ
صوبے میں آؤٹ آف اسکول بچوں کو تعلیمی اداروں میں لانے کے لیے پانچ سالہ جامع پروگرام تجویز
آئندہ مالی سال کے بجٹ میں 679 پرائمری اور 409 مڈل اسکولوں کو اپ گریڈ کرنے کا فیصلہ
تعلیم نسواں… pic.twitter.com/yBjXlUd4Hf
— Chief Minister’s Office Balochistan (@CMOBalochistan) March 16, 2026
The authorities declared that inter-departmental coordination will enable the program to reach its intended beneficiaries with maximum efficiency.
The stipend program will support its implementation through various school improvements and efforts to reach out to children who are not currently enrolled in school, and through the training programs for teachers.
CM Maryam Eidi Scheme
In a separate development, the Government of Punjab has launched the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Eidi Scheme to support low-income residents ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr on the directives of the CM.
The program provides eligible citizens with Rs5,000 financial aid, which they can use to cover their festive season household costs. Officials say the scheme aims to help families purchase food, clothing, and essential household items before Eid al-Fitr.
Eligibility Criteria for Maryam Eidi Scheme
The program targets residents across Punjab who meet the eligibility criteria. According to the government guidelines, applicants must be residents of Punjab.
- The minimum age requirement is 12 years.
- Applicants who are 18 years or older need to present a CNIC as identification.
- Applicants who are 12 to 17 years old must submit a B-Form as identification.
- Users must provide their contact number and maintain an active Easypaisa or JazzCash wallet account.
