The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved three projects worth over Rs. 2.94 billion to establish modern technical training centers in Shahdara, Lahore, aimed at equipping young people with advanced vocational skills and improving employment opportunities.
The approved projects include a Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Technologies, a Modern Woodworking Service Centre, and a Centre of Excellence for the Construction Sector. These facilities will provide practical training in advanced machinery, modern woodworking techniques and automotive technologies, offering young people skills beyond traditional apprenticeships.
The initiative aims to help young people secure better employment and income opportunities by developing technical expertise relevant to modern industries. The three projects have a combined estimated cost of Rs. 2.94 billion, with Rs. 566 million allocated in the current fiscal year’s budget. The Punjab Finance Department has also been directed to release funds for the approved projects.
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