Each district should get the learning in its own accent and style to avoid exploitation. Third option is to create a model school where you can have the idea of schooling in Punjabi language is fully tested and explored and then it can be expanded to other areas but there should not be any attempt to standardize Punjabi language. How much funding is required in addition to the time and devoted efforts. One has to establish Academy of Punjabi Literature to train teachers. Do you think, one can get these teachers easily? It is easy to say that anyone can teach Punjabi but I think it is not a right approach. However, if we convince the authorities and have the syllabus and books revised to reduce the burden and add local language a subject, the need of teachers who can teach Punjabi will be required. Now, everyone is crying for the huge bags children are carrying – another subject will be a burden anyway. Introducing Punjabi language as a compulsory subject. It is a gigantic task and takes ages to become stable. One has to prepare the syllabus, train teachers and establish boards to support the education and its day to day operational needs. In view of the above, thinking of introducing Punjabi as a medium, I think, is out of question because it requires lot of resources, efforts and time which no one can mobilize at this stage not even the government.
At some stage, one has to expose to the learning in English. Despite government support and efforts, Urdu medium is still not become a full fledge medium of education.
To support the medium of education is a task in its own right. However, English medium is being promoted due to various valid reasons but Urdu medium is there for classes who can not afford or support English medium. Moizullah Tariq Malik - August 24, Farani Jee: As you know, Pakistan has two mediums of education. Beyond that business as usual is unacceptable. There is limit to downward slide that a nation can absorb. The issue of Punjabilanguage will come up definitely once nation goes through thorough introspection.We are falling behind, we are failing and we are collapsing. People are fed up with the status quo based on TNT(2 nations theory) baggage, that is leading us nowhere. This appears to be a calm before the bang. The public interest in governance and governments is running at all time low. It might come with the hard collapse of present dictatorial regime, whenever it comes. My hunch is that we are in for a major shake-up in national mindset. Publicity of the issue is name of the game in this world. Otherwise, more and more Punjabi language organizations and chapters across Punjab is most desirable. Basically such issues need advertising and backing of affluent people in Punjab. You are doing more than many of us and we thank you very much. Saeed Farani: There is no shortcut to success. Making lame excuses at government level is akin to opposing introduction of Punjabi schooling. The best strategy would be to select three school districts or tehsils in Saraiki, Majhi and Potohari accents areas to begin with. Nobody is suggesting to start Punjabi at primary level without preparation and pilot plant study. Sindhi, Pushtu and Balochi are being taught without much logistical and administrative problems. Those reasons are understandable but governments have never pretended them to be the reasons.
Sameer - August 24, The absence of Punjabi medium is not for the reasons you mentioned.
Suman - August 25, What is the population of Punjabies worldwide? And how do they divide up? I was unable to find these figures but surely they must be available.