Our govt committed to eradicating unemployment through ‘Punjab Rozgar Scheme’: Dr Firdous

Dr Firdous Ashiq turned to twitter and wrote, “Under the Punjab Employment Scheme, more than Rs 30 billion will be distributed to men, women and transgender”.

She further added, “The Punjab Rozgar Scheme will help Prime Minister Imran Khan's vision to create employment opportunities and curb unemployment”.

Earlier last week, the cheque distribution ceremony under the ‘Punjab Rozgar Scheme’ was held at Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam on Friday in which loans worth Rs. 180 million were distributed to 400 people.

“Initially, checks worth Rs. 180 million were issued to 400 people,” added Dr Firdous.

She further specified that under the scheme, easy loans of Rs. 1 lakh to 1 crore are being given to the youth.

> پنجاب روزگار سکیم کے تحت مرد و خواتین اور خواجہ سراؤں میں 30ارب سے زائد قرضے تقسیم کئے جائیں گے۔

پنجاب روزگار سکیم سے وزیراعظم عمران خان کے ویژن روزگار کے مواقع پیدا کرنے اور بےروزگاری پر قابو پانے میں مدد ملےگی۔ لیکن PDM کے سیاسی بے روزگاروں کی بے روزگاری میں مزید اضافہ ہوگا۔

— Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan (@Dr_FirdousPTI) March 15, 2021

The Punjab Rozgar Scheme will help in the promotion of industries, creation of job opportunities and the revival of business affected due to novel coronavirus. This scheme covers men, women and transgender.