140 students of PM Skills Development Programme awarded.

ISLAMABAD, April 04, 2009 (Balochistan Times) -- Around 140 students of Prime Minister Skills Development Programme of National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission (NAVTEC) were awarded certificates in a ceremony today for their excellent performance. The certificates were distributed to the students of different technical trades in a ceremony arranged by National Institute of Science and Technical Education (NISTE). The certificates were given to students of different technical trades including Networking Administrator, AutoCAD, Computer Hardware Servicing, Industrial cum domestic electricians, Civil Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Auto Electrician and Auto Mechanics. The six month courses for these trades have successfully completed by NISTE under patrons hip of NAVTEC under the Skill Development Programme of Prime Minster of Pakistan. These courses were meant to develop the technical skills of poor students and professional working class of the country. The students were paid a stipend of Rs. 2000 per month during the study so that they may support their education. Mahmood ul Hasan, Director Research Federal Board of Education FBISE was chief guest on the occasion. It is the technical education level which indicates the progress of a nation, Mahmood ul Hasan said while urging the students to utilize their skills for the development of country. Abdul Majid Khan Director Training NISTE, distributed the stipend among the students and informed that new batch of course will be started by the May 5.

(THROUGH ASIA PULSE)