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Recently, new skilling initiative called NAVYA is launched for adolescent girls by Indian Government.
NAVYA– Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls.
Launched by– Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Target group – Adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years, with focus on Aspirational and tribal districts and potential for girls to establish small businesses after training.
Objectives:
To empower adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years through vocational training.
To focus on non-traditional and emerging job roles to prepare them for the future job market.
To promote confidence, economic independence, and entrepreneurial spirit, especially in Aspirational and tribal districts.
Pilot phase coverage– 27 North-eastern and Aspirational districts across 19 States.
Each participating district has designated training centres offering job-role-specific vocational courses tailored to the needs of adolescent girls.
Training & Implementation – Girls identified by MWCD will be trained through short-term skill development courses.
Training under – Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and PM Vishwakarma Yojana.
Focus areas for skill training include,
Graphic design
Telecom and financial services
Smartphone and drone assembly
Solar PV and CCTV installation
Hand embroidery
Significance
It supports the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 through inclusive development.
It promotes skill development among marginalized sections, particularly girls from rural, tribal, and backward regions.
It facilitates participation of adolescent girls in emerging sectors, including STEM and technology-driven industries.
It encourages entrepreneurial initiatives by young women, aiding in self-sufficiency and economic empowerment.
It integrates efforts under Skill India Mission for a future-ready workforce.
