Sindh Unveils Second Phase of People’s IT Program

The Sindh government has initiated the second phase of the People’s IT Programme, aimed at equipping young individuals with modern digital skills to thrive in today’s technology-driven world.

Provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced the launch of Phase II of the People’s IT Programme (PITP), backed by a substantial budget allocation of Rs 1.4 billion.

He noted that the initiative has become a flagship digital training model in the province, designed to connect Sindh’s youth with the global digital economy.

In its first phase, the programme successfully trained 13,565 students in advanced IT fields. To reward excellence, 300 of the top-performing students received laptops and Google Chromebooks.

The second phase aims to expand its impact by training 35,000 students in 12 high-demand digital technologies, further building a skilled workforce to support Sindh’s digital transformation.

Memon emphasized that the government’s record investment in higher education highlights its determination to provide youth with state-of-the-art skills and prepare them for professional success.

He described the education reforms as a vital step toward shaping a better future for young people and driving the province’s socio-economic growth.

In a broader effort to bridge the skills gap and meet industry demand for trained professionals, the Sindh government—through its Information Science and Technology Department—has launched a series of Human Capital Development Programmes.

Among these initiatives is a specialized training scheme that targets non-ICT graduates or undergraduates with basic knowledge of computers or programming. Delivered by ICT faculty and industry experts, the programme focuses on emerging technologies and soft skills, aiming to improve both the quality and quantity of human resources available to Pakistan’s growing IT sector.

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