The Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP)
The Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP) is a World Bank-funded initiative launched by the Government of the Punjab. Under the education component, Bunyad, the PMIU-PESRP has successfully established 10,000+ Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) classrooms across 13 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.
Programme Overview
| Sr. No | Features | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sponsorship | Planning & Development Department, World Bank |
| 2 | Gestation Period | 6 Years (2020-21 to 2025-26) |
| 3 | Districts (13) | Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khushab, Layyah, Lodhran, Mianwali, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Kot Addu and Taunsa |
| 4 | Implementing Partners | Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) Primary and Secondary Health Department (PSHD) School Education Department (SED) |
| 5 | Total Cost of the Project PHCIP | JPY 21,713 Million / Rs. 41,664 Million |
| 6 | Total Cost of Education Component | JPY 3,782 Million / PKR 6,760 Million |
| 7 | Project Schools/ECCE Classrooms | 3,400 Schools (Expanded Scope 10,054 Schools – 10000+ ECCE Classrooms) |
Milestones
ECCE Classrooms
10,000+ ECCE classrooms established in 13 districts.
Enrollment
500,000+ children aged 3–5 enrolled.
ECCE KIT
ECCE learning kits provided to all classrooms.
Caregivers
10,000+ caregivers trained for child care support.
Trained Teachers
30,000+ teachers are trained on ECCE classroom teaching and leadership skills.
Trained AEOs
1,500 AEOs and Head Teachers trained in TOT.
Social Mobilization
10,000+ Corner Meeting and 3500+ Broad Base Community Sessions
Reading Corner Libraries
Established 10,000 Reading Corner Libraries, each equipped with 250 books