The Government of Sindh has decided to introduce a route-based rental transport facility for girls enrolled in secondary and higher secondary schools, aiming to improve access to education in rural and underserved areas and reduce dropout rates.
According to officials of the School Education Department, although education is a constitutional right under Article 25-A and the Sindh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2013, lack of safe and reliable transport remains a major barrier for girls, particularly in rural districts.
The proposed transport service is expected to ensure safe commuting, address parental safety concerns, and significantly improve attendance, punctuality, and learning outcomes. It will also facilitate the regular attendance of female teachers.
In the first phase, the initiative will focus on high-priority districts with elevated dropout rates, including Umerkot, Badin, Jamshoro, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, and Karachi’s Malir district.
Officials said the initiative aligns with the Sindh Education Sector Plan 2019-2024 and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4), and will complement ongoing efforts to expand school infrastructure across the province.
