The development of special education sector has been identified as a high priority focus area by Government of the Punjab. It has therefore taken a number of initiatives for the welfare of special children including enhancement in enrollment, employment of teachers, improving the quality of facilities to the disabled students and initiation of a series of activities to improve the standard of instructions. As an independent department, established in 2003, for special education; it has achieved

Legislation and policy formulation for special education Handling the matters relating to education and vocational training of special children Training programs for teachers of special education Printing of Braille books and other reading material Developing the curriculum of special education Arranging sports activities for special children Running the campaigns for public awareness, social integration and creating friendly environment for special children including their economic rehabilitation Developing the excellence centers , research centers and database for special education Monitoring the budgets, accounts and audit matters