Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Engr Baligh ur Rehman chaired a review meeting to look into the progress made towards the establishment of National Skills University here on Tuesday.
Minister was briefed that PC-1 for the establishment of University has been approved while the bill for promulgation of charter of the University has been tabled in the National Assembly Standing Committee and will be reviewed in due course of time. Minister was also informed by HEC representative that a consultant is being hired to develop a strategic plan for the University which will involve identification of key skill development programs to be taught in the University, pedagogical and infrastructural requirements and guidance on development of curricula. Minister directed HEC to also conduct research on international best practices, review the models being adopted internationally for skills universities abroad and ensure that the University meets international standards in its particular domain. Minister said that the University is being established with a vision to provide sustainable skilled human resource for our industries and agriculture. “The University shall serve as a sustainable resource for provision of technical experts, mentors and skilled workforce for the country and particularly, the graduates of this University are also expected to serve in projects under CPEC”, he added. Minister instructed that an implementation committee should be formed with representatives from Ministry, HEC and NISTE to expedite the project and manage different aspects of its establishment.
National Skills University is being established in the capital under the directives of Prime Minister and in late 2016, a proposal was approved to upgrade National Institute of Science and Technology (then under the Ministry of CADD) to National Skills University.
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