CHARSADDA: The education department has planned to enrol 71,396 out-of-school children, including 44,240 girls and 27,156 boys, in the district from 2014 to 2015.

This was disclosed during a workshop conducted by the National Commission for Human Development at its offices here in collaboration with the Job Creating Development Society and under the auspices of the education department.

The officials said a comprehensive plan had been prepared for bringing 71,396 outof-school children to schools between 2014 and 2015.

They said schools would be reopened for the new academic session from April 8 and therefore, participants should contact religious scholars, parents, members of civil society, journalists and local elders to ensure enrolment of out-of-school children. The officials said a walk would be organised in the district to create public awareness of education.

Representatives of local NGOs assured the NCHD and education department of their complete support for ensuring 10 per cent enrolment of the targeted children.

MEASLES CLAIMS LIFE: A child died of measles in Rashakai union council of Shabgadar area here on Saturday. The family said measles had claimed the life of its member, Ahmad, 3, while another member, Mohammad, 2, was admitted to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Shabgadar in critical condition after being affected by the acute and highly contagious viral disease.

Local residents said Danial, 3, had died of measles in the area three days ago. They also said meningitis had claimed the life of two brothers from the area, including Abu Zar and Osman, a week ago.

When contacted, DHO Mohammad Nawaz said Rashakai was disputed area in Shabgadar and therefore, the district health officials couldn`t reach there without the security forces` approval.