Ludhiana, July 7 (KNN) The Punjab skill development mission (PSDM) in collaboration with the Deaf Cricket Federation (DCF) NGO has launched the state’s first skill development centre for divyangs.

The centre was inaugurated at the Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Vocational Studies in Ludhiana on Wednesday.

The skill development centre will not only provide skill training for three different trades but will also help in arranging job placement opportunities through several camps.

Director Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) Deepti Uppal inaugurated the centre.

Speaking at the occasion, Uppal said, “this initiative would be extended pan-Punjab wherein as many as 180 specially-abled students would be imparted free-of-cost skill development training for three different trades. Notably, a total of 60 selected students would undergo a 380-hour training in data entry operations.”

“PSDM would leave no stone unturned to assist maximum specially-abled persons to enable them to earn their livelihood, “she added.

Ludhiana has become the first district in the state to have a dedicated skill development centre for divyangs.  (KNN Bureau)