ISLAMABAD: Government is providing better opportunities to youth of Balochistan especially that of Gwadar to acquire modern education and technical skills under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

In order to shape and enhance skills of active population of Gwadar, government launched many initiatives. One such initiative is vocational training in various engineering disciplines.

Objectives of project also include development and generation of technical know-how in field of precision mechanics, instrument technology and die and mold technology.

Technical Training Centre for precision mechanics and instrument technology, Gwadar is one such CPEC-related project which has been built for Rs 1,200 million. Centre will also provide consultancy services to local industry on designing mechanical products, jigsaws, and fixtures which will help in skilling local community, increasing exports, and creating employment opportunities.

Today, Gwadar has three technical and vocational training centers i.e Pak-China Technical and Vocational Training Institute Gwadar, Gwadar Institute of Technology and Technical Training Centre for precision mechanics and instrument technology, Gwadar.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 18 2023

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