Design, implement and manage reformatory and dynamic initiatives in the education sector in respect of the educational institutions, including Public School Support Program under the Punjab Education Foundation, for achieving the objectives of the Act
Establish and maintain an effective system for monitoring, supervision and control of its functions under the Act
Boost and support efficient utilization of public sector facilities including capacity building of the existing public sector facilities and designing innovative solutions in consultation with, and support of, the other key stakeholders
Channelize efforts of the private sector in providing quality education and improving service delivery in the education sector
Support Government in improving access to education while addressing regional and gender imbalances and ensuring equitable distribution of cost-effective and quality education
Enter into contract, agreement and memorandum of understanding with non-governmental organizations, any public or private, institution, person, authority, body, association, society, corporation, having objects common with the functions of the Authority
Promote and enter into public-private partnership arrangement relating to education in carrying out any of its functions and activities
Harness the capacities of the private sector in achieving education goals of the Government and filling in gaps in the education system
Provide financial assistance for improvement, management and expansion of educational institutions and allied projects
Provide incentives to students, teachers, and educational institutions
Provide technical assistance to the educational institutions for testing policy interventions and Innovative programmes for replication
Conduct ranking of educational institutions based on educational standards for purposes of the Act
Monitor the standards of education within and across various initiatives
Lay down criteria for appointment of qualified teachers in educational institutions
Raise and accept funds through donations, grants, contributions, subscriptions from any organization with the approval of the Government; and
Perform such other functions as are incidental to the functions of the Authority either by itself or in partnership with any other person or institution
The Authority shall perform its functions in accordance with the international best practices and in a fair, just and transparent manner and, where required, shall observe the processes which are open, transparent, competitive and equitable
