According to Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Program, the federal government has chosen to add artificial intelligence as a subject to the curriculum to improve young people's technological proficiency.
Rana stated during a ceremony held here that the current government is taking the required actions to provide the youth with modern technology, which is urgently needed.
Empowering Young People
Rana Mashhood stated that the Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP) was started to improve the standard of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The program's goal is to bring youth capacity up to worldwide standards by providing them with market-driven traditional and high-tech skills needed for career advancement.
He claims that the PMYSDP is the force of change, empowering young people and using their potential to advance humanity and influence Pakistan's destiny. The initiative consists of many intervention components designed to encourage the country's whole TVET system to undergo transformation.
Programs for Nation’s Youth
The Prime Minister's Youth Program has achieved all of its goals and successfully conducted programs focused on empowering the nation's youth. Through its extensive 4E structure, which included four essential pillars—education, Employment, Engagement, and Environment—the program's main goal was to empower young people.
Laptop Scheme:
A comprehensive strategy was created to develop a balanced young population capable of promoting growth. One of these programs was the Youth Laptop Scheme, which gives young people access to technology and supports the education of gifted students through the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF).
Loan Scheme:
The Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme gave businessmen free loans, while the Youth Skills Development Program offered training in a range of industries and technology. The National Innovation Award supported the growth of venture capital projects and IT businesses.
Job Opportunities:
While the National Youth Council offered policy recommendations, the Youth Internship Program gave young people employment chances in academia and the workforce.
Skill Development Program
Through digital Youth Hubs, young people were given access to digital opportunities and skills, and the National Volunteer Corps openly promoted good change. Sports Academies and the Talent Hunt Sports League were also significant in the growth of sports, while the Green Youth Movement educates youth about environmental preservation.
Funds for All Programs
Furthermore, the Prime Minister's Youth Program provided:
- Rs 29.404 billion for the PM Youth Laptop Scheme
- Rs 14 billion for the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund
- Rs 15 billion for the Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program
- Rs 105 billion for the PM Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme
- Rs 1.8 billion for the Prime Minister Volunteer Corps
- Rs 447 million for the Prime Minister Digital Youth Hub
- Rs 240 million for the PMs Talent Hunt Youth Sports League
- Rs 998 million for the PM Sports Academies
- Rs 1.94 billion for the Prime Minister Green Youth Movement.