The Zewar e Taleem Program strives to assist students who, for various reasons, face challenges in continuing their education after completing primary school. This program has been put into action by the government in 16 districts characterized by low literacy rates, where conditional cash assistance is offered to female students.
The main aim of this initiative is to motivate young girls to pursue education by addressing their health and nutritional needs and improving their attendance at school. The designated branches of the PSPA (Program Support and Preparer Agency) are entrusted with the responsibility of distributing funds to eligible beneficiaries.
Punjab Social Protection Authority (Government of Punjab)
The Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) is presently extending cash financial aid to more than 730,085 individuals through three distinct conditional and unconditional programs. These programs encompass the Universal Cash Transfer (UCT) for individuals with learning disabilities, as well as the Bricklin Program. Moreover, the PWDS initiative supports 67,069 people with disabilities.
In line with the vision of the Prime Minister, the Ehsaas programs in Punjab aim to offer financial assistance to vulnerable and impoverished populations, enabling them to attain a respectable position in society. To effectively execute the federal government’s initiatives, the Punjab government has established the Punjab Social Protection Authority program. Its primary objective is to ensure economic and social security for the underprivileged and deserving segments of the country.
Scholarship amount
The government of Pakistan has launched a program in 16 districts, namely Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Bakhar, Chiniot, DG Khan, Jhang, Kasur, Khanewal, Leh, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Okara, Pakpattan, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Wahari, to provide monthly stipends to girls attending government schools. Female students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive stipends of up to Rs. 1000 per month.
These stipends will be distributed on a quarterly basis, contingent upon maintaining a minimum attendance of 80%. Additionally, new students enrolling in these schools will also qualify for the stipend following successful biometric verification. The program aims to provide financial support to female students and promote regular school attendance.
The total number of beneficiaries under this program amounts to 700,000.
Zewar e Taleem Program
The objective of the Zewar-e-Taleem Program is to enhance the literacy rate in the country. Since many families in Pakistan are reluctant to educate their girls, stipends are provided to raise awareness about the importance of education among them.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for Zewar e Taleem Program.
- 80% attendance should be there.
- The stipend will be given to the students of the 6th class to the 10th class.
- Help will be given to needy and poor girls.
- The stipend will be given after biometric verification by the Education Department.
Punjab Social Protection Authority
- Address: 78-79, D-Block, New Muslim Town, Wahdat Road, Lahore
- Complain No: 042-99232359-60
- Working Hours: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
- Email:Â info@pspa.punjab.gov.pk
- In case of any complaints related to PSPA Programs:Â complaints@pspa.punjab.gov.pk
