The government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a Notification on 13-05-2024 in connection with the Conduct of Zero Period in All Public / Private Schools of Punjab on Dengue & Smog awareness. The details are as follows:

Conduct of Zero Period in All Public / Private Schools of Punjab on Dengue & Smog Awareness

To

• Director General, Quid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED), Lahore
• The Managing Director, Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), Lahore
• The Chief Executive Officer, Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA), Lahore
• The Chief Executive Officer, the Punjab Danish Schools and Center of Excellence Authority, Lahore.
• All the Chief Executive Officers (DAEs), Punjab

Contents of the Orders

Reference meeting of Cabinet Committee for all infectious diseases including Dengue and Disaster Management held under the chairmanship of Minister, SHC&ME Department & P&SH Department, Punjab on 13^th May 2024 wherein it has been directed that the department take special focus on raising awareness about Dengue &  Smog among the students in both public and private schools.

It has also been emphasized by the authority that the “ZERO PERIOD” on Dengue and Smog awareness in all public/private schools shall be ensured on a daily basis, along with the following measures:

• Display of dengue/Smog related banners, posters & charts
• 100% Converge of all dengue Hotspots
• Cleanliness (premises, toilets, water tanks, rooftops, etc.)

I am, therefore, directed to request that necessary directions be disseminated to anti-Dengue focal persons and all heads of schools (public/private) for compliance with directions in true letter and spirit.

This may be treated as a top Priority

CC:

1. All the Principals and cadet Colleges (Chakwal, Hasanabdall, Okara Esa Khel & Pasrur) are requested the conduct of “Zero Period” on dengue & Smog in their respective Cadet College on a daily basis
2. PS to Secretary, School Education Department, Lahore.
3. PS to Special Secretary, School Education Department, Lahore.
4. PA to Additional Secretary (General), School Education Department, Lahore.

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