Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is launching the Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to brighten the future of students. Under this scheme, students of classes 11th and 12th in government schools will be provided with skill-based education in business and marketing. The Mann government has taken a significant step towards promoting skill-based education, moving away from the traditional education system. The objective is not just to impart theoretical knowledge but to prepare young people for employment. This approach will create new opportunities for the state’s youth and make them self-reliant. Under this scheme, students will not only gain financial literacy and independence but will also learn the fundamentals of marketing and entrepreneurship. This is a historic and far-sighted step that will empower and enable every student to move forward with competence and confidence. By incorporating modern technology, the government is ensuring that skill training is in line with new technologies and industry needs.
This is a historic and visionary step that will empower and enable every student with competence and confidence. Now, students will be encouraged to become job creators instead of job seekers. Under this scheme, the Punjab government will provide all kinds of support, including financial and technical assistance, to all progressive-minded students. The Mann government has fully lived up to the trust shown by the people of Punjab. The people of Punjab’s faith in the Mann government is growing day by day.
The Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme will usher in a new era for Punjab, along with a bright future for its students. The Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme will prove to be a milestone in the education revolution. The AAP government’s objective is not only to help students obtain degrees or diplomas but also to teach them skills to earn a living alongside their studies. The ‘Schools of Eminence’ launched by the Mann government are the foundation of this initiative. In these schools, the skills of students from classes 9th to 12th are honed. Here, free preparation for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and civil services will also be provided, which will prove successful for the bright future of Punjab’s youth.
In April 2025, Chief Minister Mann inaugurated the ‘World Skill Excellence Complex’ in Ludhiana. It includes a state-of-the-art Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and a Multi-Skill Development Centre (MSDC). This complex is capable of training over 3,000 students annually. The Mann government has revitalized Punjab’s ITI institutions. Due to modern technology and improved training, enrollment in these institutions has increased dramatically, from 50-60% to 97%. The government is also using skill development to protect young people from drug addiction. In July 2025, a special course was launched to educate students about the ill effects of drug abuse. This program aims to reach over 800,000 students and empower them to stay away from drugs. Through the ‘Punjab Skill Development Mission’, the Mann government is also protecting the youth of Punjab from the drug epidemic, thereby building a developing Punjab.
The Mann government’s focus on skill education is a crucial investment in the future of Punjab’s youth. From ‘Schools of Eminence’ to modern ITIs and skill development centers, these initiatives are not only educating young people but also making them economically self-reliant. This approach can establish Punjab as a state where education is directly linked to employment and prosperity, and all this is becoming possible under the Mann government. After many years, a new era has begun in Punjab’s education sector.
