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RAWALPINDI, Dec 16 (APP):The Department of Tourism Punjab, in collaboration with the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) and Kohsar University, on Tuesday officially inaugurated free skilled training classes in Murree to equip youth with practical skills for employment and promote the local tourism industry.
TDCP Deputy General Manager Moazzam Nazir, in his welcome address, highlighted the programme’s role in providing hands-on skills to young people engaged in the tourism sector.
Chief guest Deputy Commissioner Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi, who formally launched the programme, praised the Department of Tourism for advancing tourism in Punjab, particularly in Murree, and commended the TDCP Managing Director and Secretary Tourism for organising the initiative. He assured full support from the district administration.
The courses cover waiter training and housekeeping, offering practical skills in hospitality, tour guiding, and related fields, enabling local youth to become skilled professionals and pursue self-sustaining employment.
University officials welcomed the initiative, noting that it would enhance educational standards and strengthen Murree’s tourism economy.
The ceremony was attended by educators, students, and local social and educational figures.
At the conclusion, the chief guest and other dignitaries expressed support for similar training programmes in the future to further develop skills and employment opportunities in the region.