Metric Tech Scheme to be launched in schools: Shafay

LAHORE:The Metric Tech Scheme will be launched in public schools from next year, including subjects like fashion designing, agricultural science, health science, and computer science. The finalisation of the Metric Tech programme and curriculum is under way.

Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said this while presiding over a meeting along with Provincial Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat at Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) office on Monday.

The meeting was convened to review matters related to the promotion of technical education. Chairperson of the Task Force on Skill Development Adnan Afzal Chattha, DG Punjab Skills Development Authority (PSDA) Sahibzadi Wasima Umar, Additional DG PSDA, Fashion designer Mehmood Bhatti and other relevant officers attended the meeting.

Sahibzadi Wasima Umar briefed the participants on the registration of technical education institutions and progress in ongoing training programmes. Mehmood Bhatti was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for his exceptional services in fashion designing. The meeting appreciated his contributions and decided to benefit from his expertise.

Chaudhry Shafay Hussain stated that a comprehensive skill development policy has been introduced to promote quality technical education. He emphasised to align workforce preparation with market needs utilising the services of fashion designer Mehmood Bhatti in fashion designing.

Provincial Minister for Education Rana Sikandar expressed optimism, stating that introducing Metric Tech and Metric Vocational Programmes in public schools will yield positive outcomes. He also stressed the importance of raising awareness about technology courses.