The People's Information Technology Programme (PITP), launched by the  Science & Information Technology Department, Government of Sindh, aims to enhance digital literacy and IT skills among the youth of Sindh, particularly in underprivileged and remote areas. By offering free, industry-relevant IT training and certifications, PITP bridges the digital divide and promotes economic growth and social inclusion.

To implement the programme, the S&IT department, Government of Sindh has partnered with three leading public sector universities i.e. Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, and Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur. These partnerships leverage the universities' infrastructure and expertise to deliver high-quality training, empowering thousands of learners, and driving socio-economic development in the region.

KARACHI (Aug 30): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presides over a meeting to start IT Certificate programs to enhance IT skills across the province focusing on poverty reduction strategy.

• To Train more than 13000 youth across the Province of Sindh.
• Provide accessible and free of cost IT education to empower individuals with the necessary skills to participate in the digital economy.
• Promote digital literacy among citizens to bridge the digital divide and ensure inclusivity in the digital age.
• Offering courses that are aligned with industry needs to prepare students for current and future job requirements in the IT sector.
• Offer courses that are aligned with industry needs to prepare students for current and future job requirements in the IT sector.
• Foster IT skills development to create employment opportunities locally and contribute to economic growth through the IT sector.
• Empower, especially women and youth with IT skills, thereby, promote gender equality and youth development

Economic Empowerment

• Equip underprivileged youth with marketable IT skills to secure better-paying jobs and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
• Open doors to freelancing or remote work opportunities, allowing youth to generate additional income.
• Act as a stepping stone for poor youth to enter the formal job market and improve their social standing.

Social Development

• Equip youth with valuable IT skills fosters self-confidence and increases their sense of agency in shaping their future.
• Open doors to new social networks and opportunities previously unavailable to underprivileged youth
• Encourage girls and young women from underprivileged backgrounds to participate in IT training, fostering gender inclusion in the IT sector.

Bridging the Digital Divide

• Provide access to computers or internet facilities for underprivileged youth to complete the certifications.
• Equip youth with digital literacy empowers them to participate more actively in the digital economy and access online resources for education and employment.

Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, led the MOU Signing Ceremony for the People's Information Technology Program (PITP). The MoU was signed between the S&IT department, Government of Sindh and three major public sector universities (i.e. NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, and Sukkur IBA University, Sukkur).

The goal of the programme is to improve IT skills among students in Sindh and help reduce poverty. It was decided that initially, the program will train 13,428 young people, with the Chief Minister, Sindh approving Rs. 500 million for this purpose.