Government Launches NAVYA Initiative to Empower Adolescent Girls with Vocational Skills
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) |
| Launch Date | 24th June 2025 |
| Location | Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Initiating Ministries | Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) |
| Target Group | Adolescent girls aged 16-18 years with minimum Class 10 qualification |
| Focus Areas | Vocational skills in non-traditional sectors |
| Pilot Districts | 27 districts across 19 states, including Aspirational and North-Eastern districts |
| Key Schemes | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and PM Vishwakarma |
| Objectives | - Skill development for adolescent girls<br>- Empowerment through non-traditional job roles<br>- Institutional collaboration between MWCD and MSDE<br>- Economic empowerment and independence |
| Key Features | - Focus on non-traditional job roles<br>- Potential inclusion of digital skilling modules<br>- Bridging education-employability gap for underserved communities |
| Broader Significance | - Aligns with Viksit Bharat@2047 vision<br>- Promotes gender equality in workforce<br>- Encourages social mobility for marginalized girls<br>- Foundation for economic participation of young women |