Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Saturday said that skills education has been provided to 170,000 young men, and more than 50,000 youngsters are learning various skills currently.
Addressing a ceremony regarding the Kamyab Jawan Programme here on Saturday, he said that skills education was vital for progress and prosperity of the country, and the government was taking various initiatives for the youth. He added that a wrestling academy would be established in Gujranwala to promote sports.
Federal Minister for Planing and Development Asad Umar, speaking on the occasion, said that the youth, after getting training under the Kmayab Jawan Programme, would play a significant role in development and prosperity of the country. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is a sportsman and he had a vision to boost sports in the country. —APP
