LAHORE: Punjab Special Education Department has decided to use the department’s buses to create awareness among the people about the special education department. The buses have been designed in bright colors to publicize the department’s initiatives on special education. Helpline number 1162 has been conspicuously put on all the buses. This helpline is functional and all kinds of guidance are provided to the contacting parents. Last year, 52 buses were purchased for special children. CCTV cameras have also been installed in buses for security purposes.

Minister for Special Education Department Chaudhry Mohammad Ikhlaq said that the special education department is working with the aim of doubling the enrollment ratio in its institutions. There has always been a lack of focus on special education in the last regime which we are now trying to address. He further said that various messages would be written on special children’s buses to advertise the department. No compromise will be made on the education and training of special children in Punjab.

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