CM Skilled Programs, Parwaaz Card, PICAL, AI Training program to get Rs.44 billion
Key takeaways
- The government of Punjab revealed a skills development and entrepreneurship plan under its Annual Development Program (ADP) 2025-26, to train youths with market-relevant skills and generate new employment opportunities.
- The initiatives include digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and overseas employment, with a strategy to transform Punjab’s workforce and strengthen its economy.
- A main component of the plan is the Chief Minister Skilled Punjab Program, for which Rs.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The government of Punjab revealed a skills development and entrepreneurship plan under its Annual Development Program (ADP) 2025-26, to train youths with market-relevant skills and generate new employment opportunities.
The initiatives include digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and overseas employment, with a strategy to transform Punjab’s workforce and strengthen its economy.
A main component of the plan is the Chief Minister Skilled Punjab Program, for which Rs. 44 billion has been allocated and is expected to benefit around 122,000 youth through technical and vocational training designed to meet industry requirements.