Archive · 25 Sep 2026
MP Sahney Announces Rs 51 Lakh Skill Centre in Majitha
Vikramjit Singh Sahney announced money to help build a skills centre in Majitha, Punjab.
The centre is expected to cost Rs 51 lakh from his contribution.
It will teach young people useful job skills.
Sahney said having skills and work can give young people hope and purpose.
He believes fighting drug abuse requires more than telling people to avoid drugs.
Education, jobs and rehabilitation are also important.
The announcement was made during the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra.
The goal is to help young people choose opportunities instead of addiction.
Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney announced a Rs 51 lakh contribution for a Skill Development Centre in Majitha, Punjab.
The announcement was made while addressing the ongoing Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra.
Sahney said the centre would offer market-oriented vocational training to improve employment prospects.
He argued that education, skills, jobs and rehabilitation should complement drug-awareness campaigns.
The initiative aims to give young people alternatives to drug abuse and help affected individuals return to productive lives.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney.
- What
- He announced a Rs 51 lakh contribution for a Skill Development Centre.
- When
- Friday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Majitha, Punjab, while addressing the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra.
- Why
- To provide employable skills and opportunities for young people as part of efforts to prevent drug abuse and support rehabilitation.
- Contributor
- Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney
- Contribution
- Rs 51 lakh
- Project
- Skill Development Centre
- Location
- Majitha, Punjab
- Training focus
- Market-oriented vocational skills
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra
- Stated aim
- Create employment alternatives and reduce vulnerability to drug abuse