In view of the heavy rainfall and prevailing flood situation in the state, the Armed Forces Preparatory Institutes situated in Mohali, all Skill Development Centres and C-PYTE Camps across Punjab will remain closed till September 7, 2025, informed Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training, Punjab. 

The Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has taken this decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of trainees, staff and stakeholders.The closure of these institutes will allow the authorities to focus on relief and rescue operations in the affected areas. 

Mr. Aman Arora urged all the stakeholders to cooperate and adhere to the guidelines issued by the local administration and state government. "The safety of trainees and staff is our top priority," he emphasised while adding that the state government is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of citizens and their assets.