Punjab government plans skill development programme for rehabilitated drug addicts
Chandigarh: Amid the ongoing "Yudh Nashian De Virudh" campaign, the Punjab govt is considering the launch of a comprehensive skill development programme to aid the reintegration of individuals recovering from substance abuse into mainstream society.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
A high-level meeting chaired by AAP state president and minister for employment generation, skill development and training, Aman Arora, along with health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh, culminated in a decision to equip rehabilitated individuals with market-relevant skills to support their recovery and prevent relapse.
Arora directed officials to establish a project management unit (PMU) to oversee the initiative, ensuring structured implementation and long-term success.
He also instructed officials from the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM), technical education and industrial training department, and other relevant bodies to collaborate with industry partners to provide in-demand vocational training.
Emphasising a coordinated approach, Arora asked departments to work closely with deputy commissioners, district bureaus of employment and enterprises and health department officials to streamline the identification of rehabilitated individuals interested in skill development and align them with appropriate training opportunities.
The PSDM director was also tasked with facilitating job placements for these trained individuals.
"The goal is to instil productive habits and empower rehabilitated individuals with sustainable livelihoods," said health minister Dr Balbir Singh. "My vision is to transform former drug addicts into entrepreneurs through focused skill development."
MSID:: 121625729 413 |
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Palo Alto's Arora to join Uber's board
BENGALURU: Uber Technologies appointed Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora to its board of directors, according to a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Arora will also join the company's nominating and governance committee and the compensation committee. TNN Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Economic Times
20 hours ago
- Economic Times
Wealthtech platform Syfe closes $80 million funding round, plans to expand tech team in India
ETtech Dhruv Arora, founder and CEO, Syfe Singapore-based wealth management platform Syfe has raised $53 million in a fresh funding round, led by two UK-based family offices. London-based investment firm Unbound and Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures, both existing investors, also participated in the round. In August 2024, the company had raised $27 million as part of the same round, and this extension takes the total funds raised in the round to $80 million. Founded by Dhruv Arora, an IIT Bombay alumnus and previously a senior executive at Grofers (now Blinkit), the startup is a savings and investment platform that provides diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and brokerage services to individuals. While the platform operates in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, its technology centre is located in Gurugram. In a statement, the company said that it intends to use these funds to hire more talent for its tech centre in Gurugram. Over the last year, Syfe's headcount has grown by nearly 15% in India. 'Our team, based out of Gurugram Tech Headquarters in India, plays a critical role in driving this expansion and building a truly global offering,' Arora, said in a press release. 'This fundraise comes at an exciting time as we grow our presence across the region and expand our offerings,' Arora added. 'In our markets of Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, nearly half of all adults are in the 'mass affluent' segment, meaning those who have between a few hundred to a few million dollars in investable assets, and this segment is growing fast.'Last month, Syfe acquired Australia-based online investment platform Selfwealth. The company is also prioritising automation and artificial intelligence adoption for internal operations as well as on the client side.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Wealthtech platform Syfe closes $80 million funding round, plans to expand tech team in India
Singapore-based wealth management platform Syfe has raised $53 million in a fresh funding round , led by two UK-based family offices. London-based investment firm Unbound and Peter Thiel 's Valar Ventures, both existing investors, also participated in the round. In August 2024, the company had raised $27 million as part of the same round, and this extension takes the total funds raised in the round to $80 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Founded by Dhruv Arora , an IIT Bombay alumnus and previously a senior executive at Grofers (now Blinkit), the startup is a savings and investment platform that provides diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and brokerage services to individuals. While the platform operates in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, its technology centre is located in Gurugram. In a statement, the company said that it intends to use these funds to hire more talent for its tech centre in Gurugram. Over the last year, Syfe's headcount has grown by nearly 15% in India. Live Events 'Our team, based out of Gurugram Tech Headquarters in India, plays a critical role in driving this expansion and building a truly global offering,' Arora, said in a press release. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories 'This fundraise comes at an exciting time as we grow our presence across the region and expand our offerings,' Arora added. 'In our markets of Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia, nearly half of all adults are in the 'mass affluent' segment, meaning those who have between a few hundred to a few million dollars in investable assets, and this segment is growing fast.' Last month, Syfe acquired Australia-based online investment platform Selfwealth. The company is also prioritising automation and artificial intelligence adoption for internal operations as well as on the client side.
