Educational Planning in PML-N's Electoral Manifesto and Its Implementation Under PML-N's Government in Punjab (2012-2018): An Analysis

Abstract

This research work is conducted to analyze educational reform’s implementation in the Punjab under the election manifesto of PML-N (2013 to 2018) using mixed method i.e. qualitative and quantitative. This research work focused on educational legislation in the Punjab initiated by the PML-N government during specific time period. The Punjab government implemented several reforms in education sector including development of school infrastructure, provision of free textbooks, scholarships, stipends to poor children, initiative in teacher trainings programs, establishment of classrooms in early childhood education, and upgradation of schools in most of the Punjab districts. Similarly, skills development programs were also launched by the Punjab government which included technical and vocational training institutions with the main purpose to develop skills among the students throughout the Punjab. The analysis of the data from the survey and interviews showed that most of the teachers had the perception that PML-N government made implementation of educational reforms in the Punjab Province. But implementation challenges remained in rural areas.

Keywords: election manifesto, educational reforms, PML-N, Implementation process