New Skill Program Launched for Adolescent Girls by Union Ministry

The Union Women and Child Development Ministry has initiated a pilot programme to provide skilling opportunities to adolescent girls in non-traditional courses across 27 districts. Targeting 22 lakh girls in Anganwadis, the program aims to connect them with existing government schemes.

The Union Women and Child Development Ministry has unveiled a pilot programme aiming to offer skilling opportunities to adolescent girls in non-traditional courses across 27 districts nationwide.

A senior official provided details about the initiative this Thursday, underscoring the program's reach to 22 lakh adolescent girls currently enrolled in Anganwadis.

The pilot phase, set to commence in the next two months, will span 27 districts across 18 states. Officials highlighted plans to further connect these girls with existing government schemes.

(With inputs from agencies.)