LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to deploy retired army officers to monitor schools across the province as part of efforts to strengthen discipline, security, administration and overall school governance.
Under the proposed arrangement, retired military personnel will oversee school facilities, review administrative practices and identify operational issues requiring attention.
Officials hope the initiative will improve monitoring and provide education authorities with more regular reports on conditions at schools, particularly in areas where administrative or security shortcomings have been identified.
School safety is also expected to remain a key focus, with the government seeking to strengthen security arrangements and provide students and staff with safer learning and working environments.
The retired officers are expected to use their experience in management, organisation and supervision to assist schools in maintaining required standards and addressing deficiencies.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve accountability and governance in Punjab’s education sector. Authorities believe closer monitoring could help identify problems at an early stage and facilitate timely corrective measures.
The proposed deployment is expected to supplement, rather than replace, the responsibilities of school administrations and education officials.
If implemented effectively, the programme could provide the provincial government with a clearer assessment of challenges facing schools and help improve administrative efficiency, discipline and safety across the province.
