Provincial Minister for Special Education, Asif Saeed Manais, said quality education of international standard is being provided to special children so that they could become useful citizens of the society. He was addressing certificate distribution ceremony as chief guest at the conclusion of a 23-day training course for 73 Educators at Government In-Service Training College Garden Town Lahore, arranged by Special Education Department.
Provincial Secretary Special Education Dr Sajid Yousfani, Director Special Education Muhammad Fazil Cheema, Principal Abdul Sattar, educators and media persons were present on the occasion. Provincial Minister Asif Saeed Manais congratulated the educators on successful completion of the training and said that the objective of holding training course for educators is to enable special children particularly (slow learners) to study at the normal educational institutions after completion of their primary education at special centers. He said that Chief Minister Punjab issued clear instructions for welfare of the special children, provision of funds and facilities of international standard education to them.
He said trained Educators should perform their duties with full passion, dedication and commitment so that the desired results could be achieved. He said Punjab government is establishing special family parks for special children and special persons and this process will be started from divisional headquarters. He said more centers will be established for the special children and their monthly stipends will also be increased for enhancing their attendance. He said for the encouragement of special children free books, uniform and transport along with other facilities are being provided by the government while an exhibition of art work by special children is also being arranged.
Director Special Education Muhammad Fazil Cheema and Principal Abdul Sattar highlighted the aims and objectives of the training course. Provincial Minister Asif Saeed Manais, Provincial Secretary Sajid Yousfani and Director Special Education Muhammad Fazil Cheema distributed certificates among the educators.