Punjab govt launches schools on wheels, libraries on wheels projects

On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the provincial government has launched two projects namely schools on wheels and libraries on wheels so that the children living in far-flung areas of the province could be imparted education, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.  

Schools on wheels will be built in electric rickshaws, with solar panels installed on their roofs.  

The teachers will teach children by placing folding chairs in a locality.

The children will be provided with books. 

Painting material will also be available at these schools for the entertainment of the kids, while these schools will also have educational toys.  

The School Education Department will also launch libraries on wheels project for the students. 

These mobile libraries will provide children in different areas with the opportunity to read books.

The books will not only be related to their curriculum, but also outside of their curriculum. 

Reporter: Rao Dilshad