Government to Launch ‘NAVYA’ Pilot Initiative for Skilling Adolescent Girls Under Viksit Bharat@2047 Vision

In accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Viksit Bharat@2047, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) ensemble the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will introduce the NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training to Young teenage Girls) program on June 24, 2025, in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The goal of the program is to empower the adolescent girls between the age of 16-18 years by giving them vocational training in non-traditional work skills, in the underprivileged districts of the 19 states. In accordance with inclusive development, NAVYA will be executed in 27 districts incorporating aspirational and northeastern states.

Context

• NAVYA will give vocational training to underage girls (16-18 years) in non-traditional occupations in 27 conference districts in India. 

• The launch forms a part of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision that sets out to make every girl skilled and confident.

Key Points

Objective and Focus:

• Targets to empower adolescent girls (16-18 years) who have at least studied until Class 10.

• Attention concentrated on non-conventional work occupations, gender inclusiveness in the variety of fields.

• In line Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and women led development.

Areas of Coverage and Target:

• To be implemented in 27 districts in 19 states, such as aspirational and Northeastern territories.

• Focuses on underserved and non-urban communities in order to make outreach inclusive.

Institutional Collaboration:

• A collaboration between the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

• Complements the extant programs such as PMKVY and PM Vishwakarma to gain synergy in providing skills.

Certification and Implementation:

• During training, one also engages in the presence of authorities.

• Vocational skills will be proved through certification under PMKVY and PM Vishwakarma Yojana.

Developmental Impact:

• Aims at equipping young women with power and abilities, confidence and career choices.

• Increases female labor force and aids India in achieving self-sufficiency and inclusiveness as India pledges to reach self-reliant and inclusive in 2047.

Central Government Schemes Girls skill Development and empowerment:

• Skill India Mission (SIM)

  • Umbrella program to encourage engaging people of different ages, including young women in the development of skills.

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  • Provides the country with skills training relevant within the industry, emphasising the youth and women.

• PM Vishwakarma Yojana

  • Seeks to enhance the traditional artisans and other craftspeople, both men and women, by training them and certifying them.

• Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK)

  • To empower women in villages, creating participation by the villagers and training women on skills at the district and block level.

• Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)

  • Although the scheme is mainly educational and survival based, it also helps in empowering girls.

• Deen Dayal upadyaya grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

  • Provides skill training to young people in rural areas (15 to 35 years) and 33 percent seats will be reserved to women.

• Samarth (Scheme to develop Capacity Building in Textile Sector)

  • Resorts to the task of skilling women in textile related jobs.

• Vocational Training to Women (STEP)

  • Offers skills and jobs in both traditional and non-traditional types to female individuals 16+ years of age.

Conclusion

The NAVYA project is a significant component in helping adolescent girls, and those depending on underserved areas acquire vocational skills and self-assurance. With this endeavor, India paves the path towards women empowerment and inclusive progress towards a self-sufficient future Again. The government seeks to open new horizons to women, shattering the barricades that are in place so that young girls can get into the non-traditional job contracts by providing opportunities, which is a part of the vision of Viksit Bharat.