The Balochistan government is working to organise Women Expo at Turbat city in the first week of February to provide them socio-economic opportunities. The Women Development Department has taken an initiative to encourage women to play their role in household income generation, said an official of Balochistan government.
The government would also ensure inclusion of women in the provincial national development by providing them equal opportunities in socio-political and spheres, he said. The official added that the role of women in sports, socio-economic development and politics would be highlighted at provincial and national level.
The official said the Balochistan government had allocated funds for the establishment of various projects to empower and facilitate women, enabling them to play a role for the development of the province.
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The official said that the government will also initiate the construction of Women Business Incubation Centre in Quetta with an aim to support women to set up their businesses, enhance their entrepreneurship skills and overcome the challenges being faced by them in the marketplace.
The government has also initiated a training programme to encourage more women entrepreneurs to participate in business activities. He said the government was introducing women endowment funds in Balochistan to empower them financially and make them self-sufficient. The government has expedited the development work of Women Directorate in Quetta, he said, adding that a help center has also been set up to provide protection to women.
The official said the government has also established baby care centres in the province.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 27th, 2022.
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