KP-TEVTA announces Rs73,000 grants to help young people start businesses
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA) has opened applications for KP-TEVTA grants under the KP Rural Economic Transformation Project.
The KP-RETP programme aims to help skilled but unemployed young people become financially independent through small businesses.
The Rs73,000 youth grant is designed for people who have technical education or vocational skills but lack the money to establish their own businesses.
Through this KP self-employment scheme, eligible candidates can receive financial assistance to turn their skills into a source of income.
Who Can Apply for the Grant?
The programme has specific age, education, income and residency conditions.
Male applicants must be between 18 and 29 years old, while female applicants can apply if they are between 18 and 35 years old.
Applicants must have a valid Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile and residence in a rural area of the province.
Another important condition is that applicants must belong to a household registered with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The household must have a poverty score of 40 or below.
The Rs73,000 youth grant is also limited to candidates who hold a recognised degree, diploma, technical certificate or vocational qualification.
Technical Qualifications and Training Requirements
The initiative is aimed at young people with practical skills in fields such as engineering, Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE), information technology and other technical or vocational programmes.
Applicants must have completed their relevant training in 2023 or later. This requirement is important for candidates planning to apply for KP-TEVTA grants.
The KP-RETP programme gives priority to unemployed and underemployed young people who want to use their technical skills to earn a living.
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Under the KP self-employment scheme, the financial assistance is intended to help young people establish small businesses instead of depending entirely on traditional job opportunities.
The Rs73,000 youth grant could help cover some of the initial costs of setting up a business. However, candidates should check the full conditions before applying to make sure they qualify.
How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official KP-RETP portal.
Online Application Portal: https://retp.kptevta.gov.pk
Before applying, candidates should prepare their valid CNIC, recent passport-size photograph, KP domicile and educational or technical qualification certificates.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements listed on the portal. They must also make sure their personal information and supporting documents are correct before submitting the application.
The KP-RETP programme is intended to create more opportunities for skilled youth in rural areas. Candidates interested in KP-TEVTA grants should use the official portal for application details and updates.
