PESHAWAR: Skilled young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can apply for a Rs. 73,000 self-employment grant under a government initiative aimed at helping technical graduates establish their own businesses.
The financial assistance is being provided through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Economic Transformation Project (KP-RETP), implemented in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA).
The programme aims to help unemployed and financially disadvantaged individuals turn their technical qualifications into income-generating opportunities.
Eligible candidates can apply through the project’s online registration portal. The selection process will follow a first-come, first-served policy.
Under the initiative, successful applicants will receive Rs. 73,000 as startup capital to support their self-employment activities.
The grant is particularly relevant for young people who have completed technical or vocational education but lack the financial resources to establish small businesses.
According to the eligibility information published on the KP-TEVTA portal, applicants must hold a valid Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and a domicile certificate from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Male applicants must be between 18 and 29 years old, while female candidates can apply until the age of 35.
Candidates must also possess a recognised technical qualification, including an engineering degree, B.Tech, Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE), Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) or another relevant technical certificate.
Another important condition is that applicants must have completed their technical education in 2023 or later.
The programme has allocated 50% of its share to female applicants to encourage women’s participation in entrepreneurship and economic activities.
The official application portal lists these conditions for eligibility. Applicants should check the latest instructions directly before submitting their information.
Interested candidates can begin the registration process by visiting https://retp.kptevta.gov.pk.
Applicants need to create an account and provide their personal information, including their name, father’s name, date of birth, CNIC number, mobile number and email address.
After registration, candidates can access the application process and provide the required educational and other details.
The authority has also warned applicants to complete their forms carefully because information submitted through the registration process cannot be modified later.
Since applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, eligible candidates should avoid unnecessary delays.
The KP-RETP initiative is part of the provincial government’s broader efforts to improve employment opportunities and strengthen rural economic activity.
Through its skills development and employment programme, the project aims to support young people and women who face difficulties entering the job market or establishing independent businesses.
The Rs. 73,000 assistance is intended to help selected candidates purchase necessary equipment, tools and other resources required to start their work.
For many technical graduates, the financial support could provide an opportunity to turn their existing skills into a small business rather than depending entirely on traditional employment.
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Candidates are advised to use the official KP-TEVTA portal for registration and avoid sharing their personal information with unofficial websites or agents.
Official Application Website: https://retp.kptevta.gov.pk
Project Website: https://kpretp.gov.pk
