Government Schemes in India
For Women Skill Development
Several government schemes in India focus on skill development and training for women, aiming to enhance employability, foster entrepreneurship, and promote leadership
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
A flagship skill development scheme aimed at empowering youth.
Provides free vocational training opportunities.
Open to both men and women participants.
Covers training across multiple sectors and industries.
National Skill Training Institutes
Institutes provide vocational training opportunities for women.
Programs include both long-term courses.
Also offer short-term courses for quick skill development.
Training is designed to enhance employability.
Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) and Advanced Vocational Training Scheme (AVTS)
A flagship skill development scheme by the government.
Provides free vocational training programs.
Targets youth, including women participants.
Offers courses across multiple sectors and industries.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) promotes apprenticeships.
Encourages participation of women in skill development.
Provides opportunities across various industries and sectors.
Helps women gain practical, on-the-job training.
Jan Shikshan Sansthan
JSS (Jan Shikshan Sansthan) focuses on community-based skill development.
Provides vocational training programs tailored for women.
Targets vulnerable and marginalized sections of society.
Aims to promote economic independence and self-reliance.
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women
Provides skills training tailored for women.
Supports women in achieving self-employment opportunities.
Encourages entrepreneurship and economic independence.
Nai Roshni
Focuses on leadership development training for women.
Specifically targets women from minority communities.
Aims to build confidence, skills, and participation in decision-making.
Mission Shakti
An umbrella scheme combining multiple sub-schemes.
Focuses on women’s safety, security, and empowerment.
Aims to ensure holistic support and protection for women.
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)
USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development)
Focuses on preserving and promoting traditional arts and crafts.
Ensures 33% reservation for women participants.
Provides training and opportunities for artisans to sustain livelihoods.
Seekho Aur Kamao
Provides skill development training to individuals from minority communities.
Ensures a minimum 30% reservation for women participants.
Aims to enhance employability and livelihood opportunities.
Nai Manzil
Offers skill training and financial assistance to minority communities.
Reserves a minimum of 30% participation for women.
Aims to promote inclusive growth and economic empowerment.
Other Initiatives
Mudra Yojana for Women
Provides loans to women entrepreneurs for financial support.
Helps them start new businesses or expand existing ones.
Aims to promote women’s economic empowerment and self-reliance.
Mahila Shakti Kendra
Aims to empower rural women socially and economically.
Promotes community participation for collective growth.
Conducts awareness campaigns to improve knowledge and opportunities.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
A savings scheme designed for girl children.
Provides financial support for their education and development.
Ensures a secure future through long-term savings benefits.
Stand-Up India
Encourages banks to provide loans to women entrepreneurs.
Supports women in starting and growing businesses.
Promotes financial inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)
Provides financial resources and guidance to women entrepreneurs.
Offers mentorship and training programs for business growth.
Supports women in establishing and scaling enterprises.
Government’s Commitment to Women Empowerment
Focus on skills, entrepreneurship & leadership.
- Support across sectors & communities.
- Promote economic & social upliftment.
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