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NAVYA Initiative

Kumari Sonali

NAVYA Initiative:

The Government of India launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) to provide vocational training to adolescent girls aged 16–18 years with at least a Class 10 qualification, especially in non-traditional job roles.

  • It is a joint pilot initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
  • 27 districts across 19 States, including Aspirational Districts and those in the North-Eastern region.
  • Draws on schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and PM Vishwakarma Yojana, formalizing inter-ministerial coordination.
  • It aligns with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and promotes women-led development and reinforces the Government’s commitment to building a skilled, self-reliant, and inclusive workforce, positioning young girls as agents of socio-economic transformation.

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