The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has launched the Punjab Skill Development Program 2025, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at training and providing job placements for 100,000 youth across the province. This initiative, part of the Punjab Skilled Manpower Export Plan, is designed to empower young individuals with in-demand skills for both local and international job markets.
Key Highlights of the Initiative
✅ 100,000 youth to receive professional training 🎓
✅ Priority access to business loans and skill certification cards 💼
✅ Skills on Wheels project to reach remote areas 🏞️
✅ Plug-and-play call center system introduced 📞
✅ 5,000 youth to be trained for call center jobs in Phase 1 💻
✅ Salary potential of Rs 100,000/month after completing a six-week course 💰
✅ Proposal to introduce Skills Cards for certified trainees 🏆
Empowering Women Through Training 👩🎓
The Garment Training Institute at Quaid-i-Azam Business Park will train 480 women in textile and garment manufacturing.
📌 Participants will receive Rs 20,000 per month as a stipend 💳
📌 Pick-and-drop facilities provided 🚍
📌 Graduates to be placed in leading textile companies 🎟️
Expanding IT & Skills Development Programs 🌟
🔹 4,000 youth have already completed international IT certifications; the new target is 10,000 💻
🔹 A six-month free hospitality training program will be launched in partnership with a British institute 🇬🇧
🔹 1,600 transgender individuals trained in textile, makeup, and backstage production with an Rs 8,000 monthly stipend 🎀
🔹 The Tabeer job placement program is securing skilled jobs abroad 🌍
🔹 27,000 rural women enrolled in a digital training program, receiving free desktop computers, English, and IT training 📚
A centralized digital dashboard for the Punjab Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department will be live by mid-April, streamlining access to training programs.
CM’s Vision for Youth Empowerment 🚀
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized the importance of empowering youth:
“Training and job opportunities will integrate youth into the development process. Pakistan’s future depends on equipping our talented youth with skills. The Punjab government will offer full support for training and job placement.”
Immediate Reversal of Double-Decker Bus Fare Hike 🚍
In another significant decision, CM Maryam Nawaz reversed the fare hike for TDCP double-decker sightseeing buses:
🔸 The fare increase from Rs 200 to Rs 500 has been canceled 🚗
🔸 Corporate, educational, and commercial bookings price hike from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 has been rolled back 💸
🔸 The CM emphasized keeping fares affordable to promote tourism in Lahore 🌍
Conclusion 🎯
With a strong emphasis on skills training, job creation, and women empowerment, the Punjab government is setting the stage for economic growth. From IT training to call center jobs, textile training for women, and international job placements, this initiative is a transformative step towards a brighter future for Pakistan’s youth.