ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Monday emphasized the need to connect deserving and skilled individuals with Pakistan’s industrial sector to provide t
raining in various fields and create job opportunities.
She was speaking during a me
eting with Director of Human and Social Development at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ms. Sofia Shakil at BISP headquarters today.
The me
eting focused on the importance of public-private partnerships for skill development and the international standardization of t
raining certifications for BISP’s eligible households, aligning them with market demands.
Speaking on the occasion, Senator Rubina Khalid highlighted that state-of-the-art t
raining institutes and industries in cities like Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Karachi can serve as excellent platforms for BISP beneficiaries.
She stated that BISP is establishing a specialized working group comprising key stakeholders to ensure skill t
raining for beneficiaries under its Poverty Graduation Program.
She proposed that teams from BISP and ADB visit leading t
raining institutions in Pakistan and organize a roundtable conference involving all stakeholders to discuss future strategies.
She also noted that BISP has active collaborations with organizations such as NAVTTC (National Vocational and Technical T
raining Commission), the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development), and Alfa Mall of Bank Alfalah to enhance skill t
raining opportunities.
Sharing her thoughts, Ms. Sofia Shakil appreciated BISP’s con
ditional and uncon
ditional financial assistance programs and highlighted the significance of mutual cooperation at the provincial level to uplift marginalized segments of society.
She also stressed the importance of holdi
ng regular meetings between the teams of BISP and ADB to ensure effective collaboration.
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