LAHORE: In a groundbreaking move to improve educational access in underserved regions, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has officially launched a series of mobile learning initiatives under the School Education Department. These innovative programs—School on Wheels, Library on Wheels, and the Mobile Library Project—aim to bridge the learning gap for thousands of out-of-school children and promote reading habits among young learners in remote and low-income areas.
While announcing the launch, CM Maryam Nawaz underscored the government’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education, remarking, “Education is the key to progress. If you study, you will thrive.” She emphasized that these mobile units are not just transportation solutions but fully functional educational spaces that bring learning directly to children’s doorsteps.
School on Wheels: Bringing Classrooms to the Streets
The School on Wheels initiative will deploy solar-powered electric rickshaws equipped with foldable desks, portable blackboards, and canopy shelters to create instant outdoor classrooms. These rickshaws will carry activity-based learning tools, including painting materials, educational toys, and interactive books to support informal but structured learning environments. The goal is to reach street children, out-of-school youth, and those without access to formal educational institutions.
Library on Wheels: Making Reading Fun and Mobile
To promote a reading culture, especially among younger children, the Library on Wheels project features vibrantly designed cartoon-themed minivans that will tour neighborhoods, playgrounds, and rural fields. These vans will house a curated mix of curricular and extracurricular books in Urdu and English, aiming to spark children’s interest in reading through fun and engaging visuals.
Mobile Library Buses: Portable Learning Hubs
The third initiative, known as the Mobile Library Project, involves large buses converted into mobile reading rooms, furnished with seating areas, tables, and mini-bookshelves. These buses will provide access to a broad selection of Urdu and English literature, science books, educational magazines, and activity guides, making them ideal for both casual readers and academic learners.
Strategic Vision and Execution
Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat briefed the media on the operational rollout, stating that the program aligns with the Chief Minister’s broader vision of “education for all”. He noted that these mobile projects are part of a long-term education reform plan targeting literacy improvement, particularly in underprivileged and geographically isolated communities. Regular schedules, collaboration with local schools, and digital tracking will ensure these mobile units reach the maximum number of children on a rotational basis.
This mobile education program reflects the Punjab government’s focus on innovation, inclusion, and empowerment through learning—a move welcomed by educators and civil society as a step forward in bridging the urban-rural education divide.
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