Government Polytechnic Institute for Women is the only female technical education institute in Peshawar that offers three year Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) courses in Electronics, Architecture, Computer Information Technology, Dress making & Dress designing and Fashion Design & Marketing Technology in the morning shift. It also offers one year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) in the evening shift. Technical Education is considered to be a catalyst for industrial development of a nation. Women participation in technical education plays an important role in the economic growth and development of the country.