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 10,500+ 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 Features of Bunyad – ECCE:
- 🏫 Bright & Welcoming Classrooms
Safe, colorful, and dedicated spaces for ECCE children in every school. - 🎒 Learning Kits for Every Child
Fun and engaging ECCE kits to make every lesson hands-on and exciting. - 🎯 Creative Learning Corners
Themed activity areas that spark curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving. - 📚 Classroom Corner Reading Library
Special library corners to boost early literacy for Grades ECCE–3. - 🪑 Child-Friendly Furniture
Age-appropriate, comfortable, and safe seating for young learners. - 💻 Digital Teaching Tools
Tablets in every ECCE classroom for interactive and modern learning. - 📦 Teacher Resource Packs
High-quality teaching materials to empower Teachers and Caregivers.
- 🧩 Activity Books & Flashcards
Designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and joyful learning. - 👩🏫 Skilled Teachers & Caregivers
Experts in play-based, inquiry-driven, and child-centered teaching. - 🏆 Strong School Leadership
Trained Headteachers and AEOs providing on-the-job mentoring and support. - 📖 Practical Training Resources
Guides and materials for field staff and school councils to sustain quality. - 🤝 Community-Led Procurement
School councils managing resources under the Community Development Model. - 🌱 Early Enrollment Drive
Mobilizing parents to enroll children aged 3–5 for a strong start
Key Milestones Achieved:
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- 10,500+ ECCE classrooms established in 11 districts.
- 500,000+ children aged 3–5 years enrolled.
- 10,000+ caregivers trained for child care support.
- 20,000+ teachers are trained on ECCE classroom teaching and leadership skills.
- 1,500+ AEOs are trained in ECCE core concepts.
- 10,000+ Corner Meeting and 3500+ Broad base community sessions
- Established 10,000 Reading Corner Libraries, each equipped with 250 books
