A ceremony was held on Thursday to mark the inauguration of a Vocational Training Centre and a Lower Primary School at the Maskan-e-Ravi Low-Cost Housing Project. The project is part of the Ravi Urban Development Authority’s (RUDA) efforts to uplift local communities by providing education and skill development opportunities.
The Vocational Training Centre and the school have been established through collaboration between RUDA and the Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC). The initiative aims to improve living standards by equipping residents with essential facilities and opportunities.
RUDA Chief Operating Officer Mansoor Ahmed Janjua inaugurated the facilities. Speaking at the event, he said the project, which includes 100 housing units, is designed to ensure a comfortable lifestyle. He added that the inclusion of a school and a Vocational Training Centre for women reflects the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to empower communities.
RUDA Director of Special Initiatives, Fatima Ali Khan, highlighted that the training centre would focus on sewing, tailoring, and other practical skills. She explained that these programs would create new employment opportunities for women, helping them achieve financial independence. She also noted that representatives from the Punjab Skills Development Authority (PSDA) and PVTC were invited to contribute their expertise, making this initiative a model of integrated community development.
Senior officials from RUDA and PVTC attended the ceremony. The initiative builds on RUDA’s earlier work, as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Maskan-e-Ravi Housing Scheme in January 2025 to support low-income families.
With the launch of the Vocational Training Centre, RUDA continues its commitment to combining housing projects with education and skills training. The goal is to provide residents not only with homes but also with tools for long-term social and economic development.
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