CDA and Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training sign MoUs for educational reforms, vocational skills training and environmental protection
In a major step in the field of educational reforms, vocational training and environmental protection, CDA and Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Thursday signed historic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training. The ceremony, held in the presence of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa and Federal Secretary for Education and Professional Training Mohiuddin Ahmed Wani, launched comprehensive programs for modernizing education, promoting vocational skills training and environmental sustainability in Islamabad.
According to the details, the first agreement relates to the complete modernization of CDA Model School, which will be transformed into a state-of-the-art educational institution. The upgradation will introduce modern technology resources such as IT Park, Robotics Lab, AI Room, and Google Classroom, while modern classrooms, a modern library, improved sports facilities and a The physical infrastructure, including the dispensary, will also be improved. A dedicated cultural room will also be established to promote cultural education.
The second MoU is related to providing vocational training to youth between the ages of 18 and 45 from communities bordering the Margalla Hills National Park. Under this program, sewing, electrical work, plumbing and IT skills will be taught through e-employment laboratories. In this regard, CDA will play an active role in providing employment opportunities to the participants of the program.
Under the third MoU, a large-scale tree plantation drive will be launched in educational institutions under the Islamabad Urban Forest Initiative. CDA will provide seedlings, necessary tools and technical expertise while FDE will monitor its implementation and maintenance. The program also includes a unique reward system under which students participating in the tree plantation drive will be given additional academic marks and certificates in recognition of environmental services.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa stressed on the positive change brought about by these initiatives and said that these partnerships reflect our commitment to building a modern, skilled and green Islamabad. He said that by investing in educational infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for a prosperous and sustainable capital. The vocational program will provide employable skills to our youth, while the environmental initiatives will develop a new generation of environmentally conscious citizens. Federal Secretary for Education Mohiuddin Ahmed Wani stressed the importance of this collaboration between the two institutions and said that these agreements reflect the vision of a modern and comprehensive education system that will prepare students for the various challenges of the 21st century, including climate change.