The students of federal public schools are bound to suffer scorching summer heat during power outages due to non-availability of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems or backup generators.
The 422 educational institutions working under Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in the capital are without any back up power supply during the frequent power outages, which a matter of grave concern for the parents of the children.
“Loadshedding is a big time worry for the parents as they cannot afford to educate their children in private schools,” said Habib Khan, whose son is enrolled in I-8/3 Model School.
“It was impossible to concentrate on studies in the school during power outages as the heat was unbearable in absence of facilities,” said Fatima, a class eight student.
Some students from rural areas also complained of not having fans and water coolers at their schools due to which they prefer to remain at home.
When contacted, Dr Tariq Masood Director Colleges Islamabad told APP that the provision of UPS or a generator to all capital public schools, colleges was impossible, adding, “We have no plan to provide generators due to limited financial resources.”
The parents have urged the authorities to provide basic facilities for their children to ensure trouble free environment.
Dr Tariq said the federal public educational institutions remain closed by start of the June for over two months to counter summer.
