Over 71,000 Youth Empowered through Skills Training in Sindh and Balochistan
— November 8, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP), has equipped 71,618 marginalised youth from Sindh and Balochistan with vocational skills from 2020 to 2024, enhancing their employment prospects in underdeveloped regions.
According to reports, the program provided skill scholarships to 49,888 young individuals in Sindh and 21,730 in Balochistan, aiming to uplift these communities and support inclusive growth. The initiative reached some of Sindh’s most marginalised areas, including 1,280 participants from Tharparkar (Mithi), 908 from Umerkot, and 250 from Kamber Shahdadkot. In Balochistan, youth from Barkhan (69), Chagai (114), and Bolan (224) were among the beneficiaries, gaining valuable skills to secure better livelihoods.
The Prime Minister’s Youth Program remains committed to empowering Pakistan’s youth, particularly in disadvantaged areas, through targeted training initiatives. This effort aligns with the government’s broader vision of promoting economic self-sufficiency and inclusive development nationwide.