ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Federal Education, Madad Ali Sindhi apprised Senate that National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) had successfully imparted advanced skills to numerous youth in Balochistan, with commitment to sustaining such initiatives.

 This announcement came during conclusion of debate on motion under Rule 218, initiated by BAP Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri. Minister Sindhi emphasised that NAVTTC was operating programmes under the Prime Minister's package and it had implemented various programmes. Notably, 9,856 males and 9,210 females had already benefited from these initiatives, receiving advanced skills to enhance their employability. Programmes spanning six-month and three-month had been launched and their continuity was assured, fostering positive outcomes.

 Motion was about need to devise and launch technical training programmes for youth of Balochistan to equip them with advanced skills to secure employment opportunities worldwide as well as in proposed FDI projects in province including CPEC projects, he added.

 Minister Sindhi acknowledged recommendations put forth by Senators, assuring that these suggestions would be duly considered in planning and execution of various programmes, aimed at further enhancing skills and employability of Balochistan's youth.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 02 2024

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