Pune ZP schools to get 30 skill labs

Pune ZP and Rotary Club signed an MoU to establish 30 skill labs in schools, offering training in 13 vocational disciplines under the Pune Model School Project.

Pune: Pune Zilla Parishad (ZP) under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rotary Club to set up 30 skill labs across government schools in Pune district under its Pune Model School Project.

Pune ZP schools to get 30 skill labs

Under the project, schoolchildren will gain hands-on training in 13 key vocational disciplines, including plumbing, electrical work, tailoring, carpentry, knitting, beautician skills, and basic electronics.

Gajanan Patil, chief executive officer (CEO), Pune Zilla Parishad, said, “Skilling is essential for the future and forms a core part of the National Education Policy. We are proud that the visionary ideas of Vijay Bhatkar are becoming a reality in our schools.”