KHAIRPUR, May 26: The closure of 54 schools since last few years has halted the education process of girls in Nara taluka.

Some 53 primary and one middle school, all located in the desert area, are closed since some time.

Ex-nazim, Tajal Sharif Union Council, Sufi Qalab Ali has proposed appointing boys with matriculation certificate as teachers in these schools which would revive the learning culture, besides helping school-going children into gaining at least basic education.

EDO Education, Khairpur, Amanullah Bhayo said schools faced this situation because of the shortage of female teachers and the National Commission for Human Development was now working towards appointing female teachers in closed schools. He hoped the schools would be reopened soon.

Administrator, Khairpur, Mohammad Abbas Baloch said that a system was being evolved wherein schools of Nara would be reopened area-wise. He said that few schools have begun classes as the OMV Gas Company has provided some teacher.

He said the NCHD and Sindh Education Foundation, besides others were ready to provide teachers for closed schools or meeting their shortage in both boys and girls schools.
Source: Dawn
Date:5/27/2010