Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a transformative initiative aimed at empowering rural women through digital education. The program seeks to train 27,000 women across Punjab in various information technology and digital skills, providing them with tools to achieve economic independence and participate in the digital economy.
Program Details:
- Training Duration: 6 months
- Training Mode: Online, allowing participants to learn from home
- Financial Support: Scholarships during training
Post-Training Benefits:
- Desktop computers
- Free Wi-Fi devices
- Certificates upon completion
- Job placement assistance
Skills Covered:
- IT and Web Development
- Coding
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Social Media Management
- Graphic Design and Multimedia
- Freelancing and Remote Work
- Data Entry and Office Automation
- Cybersecurity
The Punjab Skills Development Department will oversee the implementation of this program. Candidates who are interested may apply online at the department’s official website.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized that this initiative will enable rural women to engage in freelancing, establish tech firms, or run online businesses from their homes. By eliminating barriers such as distance and mobility constraints, the program aims to facilitate dignified employment opportunities for women without requiring them to leave their homes.
This strategic move is expected to position 27,000 women as pioneers in Punjab’s digital revolution, fostering economic growth and reducing the digital divide in rural areas.
