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India Launches NAVYA Pilot to Train Adolescent Girls in Emerging Vocational Roles

Leveraging flagship skill development schemes, it will equip girls with nontraditional technical skills to broaden their economic opportunities.

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Union minister Jayant Chaudhary during the launch of NAVYA initiative in Sonbhadra on June 24. (Sourced)

Overview

  • The Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship jointly inaugurated the NAVYA pilot on June 24 in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Training modules cover graphic design, telecom and financial services, smartphone and drone assembly, solar PV and CCTV installation, and hand embroidery.
  • The first phase spans 27 districts across 19 states, targeting aspirational regions and districts in the Northeast.
  • The launch featured virtual participation by trainees nationwide, interactive beneficiary sessions, and certificate distributions under PMKVY and PM Vishwakarma schemes.
  • Ministers Jayant Chaudhary and Savitri Thakur underscored NAVYA’s role in fostering confidence, economic independence, and entrepreneurial potential among participants.