An MoU has been signed between Social Welfare Department and Punjab University for imparting training in the social welfare sector, here on Tuesday. Secretary Social Welfare Hassan Iqbal and VC Prof. Dr. Niaz Akhtar signed the MoU. Provincial Minister Social Minister Yawar Abbas Bukhari was the chief guest of the ceremony. The MoU signed would provide an opportunity to the students of Punjab University Mass Communication Department for internship programmes in the field of social welfare. The trainee students would also give feedback to enhance the capabilities of the social welfare department after the completion of the internship programme. Provincial Minister Syed Yawar Abbas Bukahri while welcoming the MoU said this would bring progress in the field of social welfare sector as there was a need to abreast the youth according to the challenges of the future. VC Prof. Dr. Niaz Akhtar lauded the initiative of the social welfare department and termed it a milestone in the field of education and said this would strengthen the research wing of the social welfare department. Secretary Social Welfare Hassan Iqbal said Social Welfare Department would be extending help to the Punjab University on a bilateral basis and feedback from one of the prestigious and oldest educational institution would further help for bringing betterment in social welfare institutions.
