NAVTTC to establish 50 smart classrooms in collaboration with China

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 16 (Gwadar Pro) - National Vocational and Technical Train Commission (NAVTTC) planned to establish 50 cutting edge smart classrooms all over the country in TVET institutes with the cooperation and support of the China.

According to a report of UrduPoint, NAVTTC Executive Director Dr Nasir Khan said that on the request of Pakistani government, China established a Social Working Economic Group to oversee the development on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

Under the umbrella of this group, China would support Pakistan in the fields of agriculture, health, education, technical and vocational sector. "While approaching the forum, NAVTTC had demanded of the China for provision of latest technical, vocational equipment rather than to provide financial aid. China agreed to provide technical equipment and asked NAVTTC to provide list of the needed equipment," he added.

Dr Nasir further said that China would now provide modern technology including multi-media, up-to-date computers, generators for back-up, interactive boards and so on for these classrooms. And provincial governments had recommended the centers where these classrooms would be established.

He mentioned that NAVTTC commits to training the youth with latest technical skills, so as to save them from involving in negative activities. While equipping youth with technical skills, the local and international market demand would be catered to, he added.