In which education policy did govt decide to support private schools?
In which education policy did govt decide to support private schools?
Options:
(a) 2nd Five-Year Plan (1960–65)
(b) 3rd Five-Year Plan (1965–70)
(c) New Education Policy 1970
(d) Education Policy 1972–80
✅ Correct Option: (d) The Education Policy 1972–80)
Explanation (200+ words)
The Education Policy 1972–80 initially nationalized private schools, but due to administrative overload and falling standards, the government later decided to support private schools to share educational responsibilities. This marked the first major shift toward recognizing private sector participation as essential.
The government realized that it could not meet the rising demand for schools alone. Supporting private institutions helped expand schooling quickly, reduce financial burden, and introduce diversity in educational quality.
Private schools were encouraged through deregulation, incentives, and relaxed rules. This step laid the foundation for Pakistan’s modern private schooling system.
10 PPSC Facts
- Private schools supported in 1972–80 policy.
- Nationalization initially failed.
- Govt couldn't handle growing enrollment.
- Policy shifted toward public-private partnership.
- Private sector became major education provider.
- Urban private schools expanded rapidly.
- Quality improved in many institutions.
- Fees regulated in early stages.
- Training guidelines issued.
- First formal allowance for private participation.