Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Introduces Digital Future for Rural Women with IT Training Program
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision has opened new doors for rural women, empowering them with digital skills. The first comprehensive program, *Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz IT Training and Digital Skills*, has been launched for rural women across the province.
Under this initiative, 27,000 rural women will receive digital and IT training through an online program, with scholarships provided during the course. Upon completion of the online training, each participant will receive a desktop computer and free Wi-Fi devices.
The training, organized by the Punjab Skills Development Department, will span six months and cover IT fundamentals, web development, and coding. The program includes courses in digital marketing, e-commerce, social media management, graphic design, and multimedia. Additionally, rural women will be taught freelancing, remote work, data entry, office automation, and cybersecurity skills.
Upon successful completion of the online training, participants will be awarded certificates by the Punjab Skills Development Department and will receive job links. This program will enable rural women to work from home, start freelance careers, or even launch online businesses or tech firms. They will have the opportunity to transform their homes into micro-enterprises.
Rural women can apply for the program through the Punjab Skills Development Department’s website at psdf.org.pk.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated that the online training would break down barriers of distance, offering rural women a chance to secure dignified and respectable employment without leaving their homes. She emphasized that technology education for women is not just a skill but a means to create their own bright futures. Rural women will be able to compete in the global IT market from their homes in Punjab.
The Chief Minister further added that 27,000 rural women will become pioneers of the digital revolution in Punjab. This digital training will lead to improvements in education, gender equality, dignified employment, and reduced economic disparity, ultimately empowering rural women through IT and digital technology.
