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LAHORE, Jul 10 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the government is striving to train youth in information technology and digital skills.
In a meeting with Member Provincial Assembly Adnan Afzal Chatha, she discussed public welfare projects, public issues and development needs, here on Wednesday. she said if the youth were financially empowered, they would be able to support their families.
MPA Adnan Chatha paid tribute to CM Maryam Nawaz for implementing record public welfare projects in 100 days. He especially praised the government initiatives like field hospitals, clinics-on-wheels and youth skills development programme. Issues related to Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and innovation in technical education were also discussed in the meeting.
The CM said the chief minister’s skills development programme would herald a new era of success for the youth. She added that the number of prospective trainees would be increased from 4,000 to 40,000. She mentioned that skills development training was completely free, and market-driven skills would be added to the TEVTA courses.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Special Assistant Zeeshan Malik, chief secretary, principal secretary to CM and other officers concerned were also present.