Punjab govt to launch Center of Excellence in Phagwara for youth self-employment

Phagwara, May 20 (KNN) The Punjab Government will soon unveil the first-of-its kind Centre of Excellence at Phagwara, reported Tribune.

The centre will be inaugurated by Aman Arora, Minister for Department of Employment, Skill Development and Training, Punjab.

The aim is to promote self-employment to youth and provide trained workforce to the industries. 

Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, Vishesh Sarangal said the project will prove to be a milestone for the unemployed youth and industries of the entire Doaba region.

Besides providing skills to youth, it will also cater to human resource requirements of the local industrial units.

The Director General of Punjab Skill Development Mission Deepti Uppal has recently reviewed the preparations regarding the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence.

Sarangal said the initial period of the centre has been fixed for two years from 2023-2025. 

During that period, about 2,000 candidates would undergo a four-month skill training course of Automotive Machine Operator and Electrical and Electronics Assembly Fitter. 

The aspirants for these courses will be registered in batches and will be trained by experts from the field.  (KNN Bureau)