Government Launches ‘NAVYA’ – A New Skilling Initiative for Adolescent Girls Under Viksit Bharat@2047

📰 In News: NAVYA – Skilling Initiative for Adolescent Girls

• Launched On: 24 June 2025, Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh)
• Programme Name: NAVYA – Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls
• Ministries Involved:
  • MWCD – Ministry of Women & Child Development
  • MSDE – Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
• Launched By:
  • Shri Jayant Chaudhary, MoS (I/C), MSDE
  • Smt. Savitri Thakur, MoS, MWCD

Key Features:

• Target Group: Adolescent girls aged 16–18 years.
• Training: Short-term skill development courses under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
• Focus: Non-traditional and emerging job roles.
• Coverage: Especially Aspirational & tribal districts like Sonbhadra.
• Objective: Build confidence, economic independence, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Virtual Participation: Girls from across India joined via webcast.

Vision: Contributes to the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 by empowering adolescent girls through skills and entrepreneurship.

Updated - 24 JUN 2025 7:40PM  | PIB