QUETTA (Kashmir English): The Government of Balochistan has decided to accelerate progress on a program aimed at equipping 30,000 youths with skills and sending them abroad.
Additionally, a plan has been approved to provide technical training in various fields to 25,000 youths from the province.
According to details, a meeting of the Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (BTEVTA) was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sarfraz Bugti. The meeting reviewed the promotion of technical education in the province, the creation of employment opportunities for the youth, and various skills development programs.
During the meeting, officials briefed the participants that an ‘Institute Registration Portal’ has become operational, which will facilitate the registration process for relevant institutions.
Emphasis was also placed on equipping the youth with modern technical skills and preparing them to meet the demands of both domestic and international markets.
Officials stated that a plan to provide technical training in various sectors to 25,000 youths has been approved, and it has been decided to expedite the implementation of the program to train 30,000 youths for overseas employment. The objective of this initiative is to enhance the professional capabilities of the youth and generate employment opportunities for them.
The meeting also took note of the slow progress in achieving the targets of the ‘Chief Minister Youth Skills Development Program,’ and it was decided to take action against those responsible for the delay.
Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti directed that high-quality technical training—aligned with modern standards and market requirements—be provided to the youth, enabling them to secure better employment opportunities. Also read: State Bank eases terms for housing finance
The government has framed these measures as an effort to expand technical education and employment opportunities for the youth of Balochistan. However, details regarding the specific sectors, destination countries, and the final timeline for the youth being sent abroad have not yet been disclosed.
