Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday launched a collaborative ‘Pride of Punjab’ programme as a partnership between the Department of Youth Services and Sports and YuWaah – a joint initiative of UNICEF, other UN agencies, civil society organizations and the private sector.
Aimed at enabling the best opportunities for Punjab’s young people, the project will work with the youth to help them realize their aspirations, become change leaders in their communities, and support other young people in their journeys.
It will kick start with a survey using U-Report, also supported by YuWaah and UNICEF, to hear the challenges and aspirations of Punjab’s youth.
Terming the introduction of the U-Report for Punjab as an opportunity for the state’s youth to play an active role in solutions and policies that impact their lives. The CM underscored the project’s importance to facilitating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people with the support of the Punjab government, UN agencies, private sector and Civil Society Organizations.
