Engineer Rohan Chaudhary
Mirpur Division Commissioner Chaudhry Mukhtar Hussain has emphasized that technical and vocational education institutions can play a pivotal role in empowering the younger generation under the vision of Azad Kashmir’s Prime Minister, Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq, through the “Skilled Kashmir Program.” He stated that equipping the youth with modern skills would not only enable them to support themselves and their families but also contribute to national progress and prosperity. Skill-based education, he added, can significantly boost economic and financial activities across the region.
The commissioner expressed these views while addressing a ceremony as the chief guest at the Government Vocational Training Institute, Sector D1, Mirpur. The event was chaired by IMC Chairman Raja Khalid Mehmood Khan, with stage secretary duties performed by Instructor Raja Hanif Khan. Principal Muhammad Bashir Awan welcomed the guests and highlighted the institute’s challenges. Engineer Waqas Aziz, Principal of the Government College of Technology, New City Mirpur, also addressed the gathering.
Upon his arrival at the Government Technical Training Institute Mirpur, Commissioner Chaudhry Mukhtar Hussain was warmly welcomed by IMC Chairman Raja Khalid Mehmood Khan, IMC member Zafar Mughal, and the institute’s staff. On this occasion, Raja Khalid Mehmood Khan donated two computers to the institute.
In his speech, Commissioner Ch Mukhtar Hussain assured that every effort would be made to address the institute’s longstanding issues. He emphasized the importance of providing modern technical education alongside academic learning, enabling students to contribute effectively to the nation’s development while reducing unemployment. He also urged philanthropists and wealthy individuals to support government-established technical institutions, helping Kashmiri youth acquire skills aligned with modern demands.
IMC Chairman Raja Khalid Mehmood Khan suggested introducing an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) course for repairing modern vehicles and motorcycles. He highlighted that such training would not only provide the youth with expertise in repairing modern vehicles locally but also create self-employment opportunities.
The commissioner reiterated his commitment to improving these institutions and fostering the skills of young men and women to help them play a vital role in the country’s progress.
