Maryam for creating portal to register tech training centres

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed authorities concerned to launch a portal to ensure easy and fast online registration of technical and vocational training institutions from March 1, as she envisioned the provision of excellent opportunities of technical education for the youth.

In a statement, she said, ”From the receipt of an application to the issuance of a certificate, the entire process will be completely online. Registration will open for the entire duration of three-year DAE courses at a discounted fee. The condition of opening a bank account in the name of the institution has been relaxed.”

She added,”Freedom from the hassle of visiting offices for the students and their parents will be ensured by providing them all relevant information on a single click. Under the Punjab Skills Development Authority Act 2019, it has been made mandatory for all technical and vocational training institutions to register with the Punjab Skills Development Authority. In case of violation, 6 months imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs. 01 million will be imposed. A list of 622 illegal/unapproved institutions has been published on the website of Punjab Skills Development Authority.”

She said the details of all approved institutions along with the approved courses are available on the web portal to ensure students’ convenience.” She added,” Curriculums of the approved courses are also available on the PSDA website. Online complaints regarding any illegal institution can be filed on the website, www.psda.punjab.gov.pk.” She underscored. A dedicated Helpline 042-99231184 has also been set up for seeking the required information on technical and vocational training institutions.” She noted,”Punjab Skills Development Authority can also be contacted via email at registration@psda.punjab.gov.pk.”

She said,”We want our youth to move towards self-employment by making them skillful. We want to provide opportunities to the unemployed, the valuable asset of the country.”