According to Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Youth Affairs, the Prime Minister Youth Program will reinstate the laptop plan this year. The SAPM stated during a recent news conference that the initiative seeks to distribute 100,000 computers to kids.
She expressed sadness over the previous government’s decision to end the plan and emphasized the importance of laptops in allowing adolescents to continue their studies and work remotely amid the COVID-19 epidemic. The computers supplied by the previous administration, led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, proved critical in ensuring continuity in the face of adversity.
In addition, as part of its attempts to create a startup culture among the youth, the government has established the National Innovation Award. This award is intended to honor and encourage new and creative ideas and efforts.
The SAPM reaffirmed the government’s commitment to encouraging young participation in healthy activities. Approximately 54,000 youngsters engaged in various sporting events throughout the last year. Hockey trials were held in twenty-five regions, while volleyball trials were held in twenty-eight.
Furthermore, the SAPM stated that registration for football trials has begun nationally, giving young people from all around Pakistan the opportunity to display their abilities in the sport.
These projects together show the government’s emphasis on empowering and engaging young, as well as offering educational opportunities, stimulating innovation, and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
