The Government of Sindh has announced plans to introduce a route-based transport facility for girls enrolled in secondary and higher secondary schools, aiming to improve access to education in underserved areas.
Officials from the Sindh School Education Department said the initiative is designed to address transportation challenges that contribute to high dropout rates among female students, particularly in rural districts.
Authorities emphasized that education is a fundamental right under Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan, as well as the Sindh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2013. However, lack of safe and reliable transport has remained a major barrier for girls’ education.
The proposed transport system will offer safe commuting options, helping ease parental concerns and encouraging families to continue their daughters’ education. Officials believe the initiative will improve attendance, punctuality, and overall learning outcomes for female students.
In the initial phase, the program will target districts with high dropout rates, including Umerkot, Badin, Jamshoro, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, and Malir.
Officials said these areas were selected due to significant challenges in girls’ school attendance and limited access to safe transportation.
The initiative aligns with the Sindh Education Sector Plan 2019–2024 and the global Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4, which focuses on ensuring inclusive and quality education for all.
Authorities added that the transport programme will complement ongoing efforts to expand education infrastructure and improve access to schools across the province.
