Sindh Govt Seeks Amendment to Bill to Oversee Educational Boards

The Sindh government has moved to amend a law aimed at overseeing the affairs of educational boards in the province. The proposed amendments include an equitable composition of the board, enhancement of powers of the controlling authority, and the constitution of a steering committee. According to the key facts, the controlling authority will be the Sindh chief minister or his designated representative, who will have the power to allow or otherwise extend benefits, privileges, allowances, or concessions to individuals working with the board. The chairman of the board can be removed from office and temporarily replaced by a Grade 19 or 20 officer. The steering committee, which will have a two-year term that can be extended, will meet twice a year, but the chairman may call a meeting whenever necessary. A quorum of 50% of the total number of members is required for meetings. These amendments are aimed at improving the governance and oversight of educational boards in Sindh, ensuring that they are functioning efficiently and effectively. The proposed changes are expected to have a significant impact on the education sector in the province, and it will be interesting to see how they are implemented and received by the public and stakeholders.