The Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP) is a World Bank-funded initiative launched by the Government of Punjab. Under the education component, Bunyad, the PMIU-PESRP has successfully established 9,397 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) classrooms across 11 districts of Punjab. This project is dedicated to providing quality ECCE education to children aged 3 to 5 years through well-equipped classrooms, age-appropriate furniture, and engaging learning kits. With carefully designed learning corners, these classrooms offer an international standard of education, building a solid foundation for a brighter future.
Key Milestones of the Bunyad Program:
- 9,397 ECCE classrooms established in 11 districts.
- Over 400,000 children aged 3–5 enrolled.
- ECCE learning kits provided to all classrooms.
- ECCE kits replenished periodically with consumables.
- ECCE Kit Guide developed in English and Urdu.
- Learning corners set up in ECCE classrooms.
- Age-appropriate furniture provided for all classrooms.
- 9,397 teachers provided tablets for teaching aids.
- 9,397 caregivers trained for child care support.
20,000 teachers and caregivers trained in ECCE. - 1,500 AEOs and Head Teachers trained in TOT.
- Training resources developed for field staff and councils.
- 9,000 School Councils trained in procurement.
