Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched two pioneering projects to promote inclusive education. It is “School on Wheels” and “Library on Wheels”, which are meant to bridge the learning gap in the underprivileged communities of the province.
These vibrant, solar-powered e-rickshaws, painted with colorful educational themes, are no ordinary vehicles. Outfitted with foldable chairs, educational supplies, and rooftop solar panels, they are serving as mobile classrooms and libraries, delivering both knowledge and inspiration to areas where brick-and-mortar schools or libraries remain out of reach.
Learning Beyond Walls
The “School on Wheels” initiative is offering primary education, including basic literacy, numeracy and creative activities, to children in remote villages and peri-urban neighborhoods who might otherwise remain out of school. Equipped with trained teachers and child-friendly materials, the mobile schools are created to make learning not only accessible but also joyful.
Alongside this, the “Library on Wheels” is rolling out storybooks, art supplies, and educational toys — turning dull afternoons into moments of imagination and discovery for children without access to libraries.
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“These are not just vehicles,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the inauguration. “They are caravans of hope, carrying opportunity to the doorsteps of children who have been left behind.”
Real Impacts, Real People
For parents like Razia Bibi, a resident of a small village near Kasur, the mobile school has been life-changing. “My daughter had never seen a real classroom before,” she said. “Now she runs outside every morning, waiting for the school van to arrive. Her face lights up every time.”
The projects are already reflecting signs of impact. Teachers kept on reporting increased interest in learning, especially among girls, who often encounter barriers in attending traditional schools due to distance or safety concerns.
Empowering the students with digital inclusion
These mobile learning hubs are strongly aligned with Punjab’s larger vision of equality in education, digital inclusion, and green innovation. The solar-powered design not only enhances environmental sustainability but also guarantees uninterrupted learning even in areas with inconsistent electricity.
By taking learning to the streets and stories to forgotten corners, the “School on Wheels” and “Library on Wheels” projects are meant to add a new latest touch to the education in Punjab — one child, one book, and one village at a time.