KP Govt Allocates Rs 364B for Schools and Tech Upgrades

In a landmark move to uplift education and digital infrastructure, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has earmarked Rs 364 billion for elementary and secondary education in its new budget for fiscal year 2025–26. Meanwhile, an additional Rs 50 billion has been allocated to higher education. This push strengthens the province’s commitment to enhancing school facilities, deploying modern teaching methods, and bridging digital divides.

• Total allocation for elementary & secondary education: Rs 364 billion – an 11% rise from last year’s Rs 327 billion 

• Higher education funding increased from Rs 36 billion to Rs 50 billion 

• Approx. Rs 345 billion allocated for recurring costs (salaries, operations); Rs 19 billion for development projects 

• 32,500 public schools to receive infrastructure upgrades, with Rs 5.9 billion dedicated to essential facilities 

• An education emergency fund of Rs 5 billion targeting literacy improvement and re-enrollment of out-of-school children

KP is investing heavily in physical assets and upgrades:

• 32,500 public schools will see renovated classrooms, washrooms, sports facilities, and learning materials 

• 500 new classrooms constructed to absorb growing enrolment pressures 

• Historic heritage: Rs 855 million set aside to restore 10 historic school buildings

• Girls’ Cadet College (DI Khan): Transforming girls’ education with Rs 3 billion funding 

• Modernised infrastructure enhances the teaching and learning experience

• Gender-focused investment supports female education in underserved districts

Teacher quality is a major focus:

• 16,500 new teachers to be hired via ETEA recruitment 

• 30,000 existing teachers to receive induction training; 1,300 school leaders also trained

• Temporary staff funded via Rs 1 billion allocation to address shortages

• Female teachers’ support: Rs 1.593 billion injected into Girls Community School payrolls

• Strengthened teacher presence and improved instructional quality

• Progress toward merit-based hiring and enhanced training programs

KP is embracing digital pathways:

• Digital attendance system for real-time monitoring 

• On-screen marking and CCTV-monitored exam centres to curb malpractices,

• A unified item bank ensures standardized assessments 

• Planning computer labs and internet facilities in all high/higher secondary schools 

• Transparency and accountability in teaching

• Digital literacy becomes central to KP’s education future

Key steps toward inclusive education:

• Education emergency launch with Rs 5 billion backing to reach out-of-school children 

• 830,000 children enrolled this year (515,000 boys, 315,000 girls) 

• Second shift operation in 1,053 schools (588 boys, 465 girls), accommodating over 70,000 students 

• 300 new primary schools and 150 school upgrades, covering primary

• Significantly expanded access across rural areas

• Centralized efforts to reduce gender and geographical disparities

KP invests heavily in postsecondary education:

• Higher education funding jumps to Rs 50 billion from Rs 36 billion 

• University grants triple to Rs 10 billion 

• Five new colleges are under construction with a Rs 3.5 billion commitment

• Applied sciences conversion: Rs 2.772 billion for modern technical upgradation

• Scholarship endowment increased by Rs 1.224 billion 

• Free female education initiatives at the college level 

• Strengthened tertiary infrastructure improves skills and employability

• Incentivised education reduces financial barriers for students

Education is intertwined with KP’s overall development goals:

• Total development budget of Rs 547 billion in ADP; 32% increase over FY 2024‑25

• Rs 13.6 billion of development funds earmarked specifically for elementary & secondary education 

• Provincial priorities: Integrated investments also target health, water, agriculture, and infrastructure 

• Aligns educational reforms with social sector growth

• Fosters healthy, educated populations and economic resilience

The Rs 364 billion allocation to elementary and secondary education, along with Rs 50 billion for higher studies, marks a transformative leap for KP. From digital teaching tools and infrastructure overhaul to teacher empowerment and access expansion, this budget positions the province on a path to human capital renewal. With better governance, community engagement, and targeted funding, KP is well-placed to meet its educational ambitions, though sustained monitoring and equitable implementation will be crucial.