Exploring the Set of Skills Required for Main Line-1 (ML-1)
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Muhammad Muzammil Zia , Saba Fazal Firdousi , Fatima Liaquat , Kong Yusheng ,
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Abstract
CPEC is an umbrella of multiple projects, under which investment is subjected to economic and social development of local masses and the country at broader level. One of the key realm of CPEC is rail-road infrastructure. In developing nations, investment in transport is closely linked to economic progress same is the case with Pakistan that development of rail-road infrastructure will enhance the connectivity for social and economic uplift of the country and increase the employment opportunities for the domestic labor. In this regard government of Pakistan is going to expand and reconstruct the current line ML-1 project (1733km), which cost around US $6,806 million, under the umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The key success factors behind any project can be a series of conditions that contributes to the fulfillment of project but trained human resource is the crucial factor. This study has investigated the employment opportunities for domestic labor and requisite skill sets required particularly for ML-1 project via interviewing the relevant authorities and extensive desktop survey. Training and capacity building of labor is considered as important as up gradation of railway infrastructure, so for its practical implementation purposive recommendations given at the end.
Keywords
Human Resource, Infrastructure, CPEC ML-1, Skills, Employment
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