The Punjab Government organised three Mega Placement Camps for women in Hoshiarpur, Barnala and Sri Muktsar Sahib districts on Tuesday in which a total of 1223 women were selected for placements, with an additional 50 women candidates shortlisted for self-employment assistance, Aman Arora, Minister of Employment Generation, Skill Development, and Training said. These Mega Placement Camps, organised by the Employment Generation, Skill Development, and Training in collaboration with the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, drew in over 2829 participants. Arora also mentioned that 41 employers took part in these camps, resulting in 1223 candidates being selected/shortlisted for placements. Notably, Microsoft and IBM shortlisted over 100 candidates for digital skill development.   He further added that various Departments of the Punjab Government and bankers shared information on self-employment opportunities for women candidates, leading to the shortlisting of 50 candidates for self-employment assistance.

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