ISLAMABAD: The Ministry for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) has launched a major project to upgrade sports facilities in government schools across Islamabad.
The project, started on the directions of IPC Minister Rana Sanaullah, aims to promote physical activities, discover young talent, and support the all-round development of students.
As part of the plan, eight pedal tennis courts will be built in schools and colleges in Islamabad. Three courts will be ready by the end of July, while the remaining five will be completed in the next two to three months. Five colleges will also be provided with futsal grounds to promote foot-based sports.
To encourage students to take part in sports, 25,000 tracksuits will be given to students from Grade 5 to 10.
In addition, 115 mind game rooms will be set up in public schools to help students improve their thinking and decision-making skills. Schools will also receive sports kits and equipment for hockey, cricket, football, basketball, and volleyball.
The plan also includes setting up 10 boxing rings and 10 taekwondo arenas in public schools to introduce students to combat sports.
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Minister Sanaullah said this step was a big milestone in promoting sports among students. “We want to build a generation that is strong in studies as well as sports and other activities,” he said.
The IPC secretary added that the ministry is fully committed to creating opportunities for the complete development of students.
In another development, the Islamabad School Meals Programme, launched by the Ministry of Federal Education, had established itself as one of the most cost-effective educational initiatives in the region.
The programme brought positive changes to government schools by providing fresh, hot meals to underprivileged students across the capital.
The project aimed to support students’ nutrition, learning, and overall development. According to available data at the time, around 55,000 students were benefiting daily from the programme.
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The Ministry of Federal Education allocated Rs35 per child per day, while Allah Wala Trust contributed Rs24 per child, handling the delivery and logistics of the meals.
Major Benefits Observed:
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Better Health – Students showed improvement in their Body Mass Index (BMI) due to better nutrition.
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Higher Enrollment – Free daily meals encouraged more children to attend and stay in school.
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Lower Dropout Rates – Regular meals helped reduce dropouts by supporting students’ focus and classroom participation.
