The world is advancing rapidly exploring new horizons in different spheres. Meanwhile, our provincial governments have left women in a state of destitution. Income support programmes appear to be nothing more than vote-gathering tactics employed by the long-ruling party in Sindh.
Bangladesh is investing a substantial amount of money in empowering women by providing them with skills in handicrafts. These skilled women are generating a significant amount of foreign exchange for their country by selling these handicrafts worldwide. However, when we examine the support of our provincial government for women’s empowerment, it seems to be nothing more than a mockery of their self-esteem. In the past, students in government schools were required to take courses in essential skills such as electrical work, woodwork and vocational training. Unfortunately, policymakers removed these courses from the curriculum. Consequently, both male and female students now lack these valuable skills. The educational curriculum also remains subpar placing students at a disadvantage in various ways.
These electric, woodwork, home economics and vocational training courses should be reintroduced and incorporated into our syllabus. The inclusion of these technical courses will not only benefit the youth but also contribute to strengthening our economy.
Sajjad Hussain Cheehani
Agra, Sindh
Published in The Express Tribune, December 16th, 2023.
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