Government to Train Girls in Non-Traditional Job Roles to Boost Women's Workforce Participation

The government will soon launch a scheme targeting 14-18-year-old girls, training them in non-traditional jobs to increase women's workforce participation. The pilot will start in 27 districts and expand to 218. The scheme will include digital skills, marketing, and personality development, aiming to empower young women.

The government is set to launch an innovative scheme aimed at training 14-18-year-old girls in non-traditional job roles, a top official revealed on Wednesday. This initiative aims to bolster women's participation in the labour force.

The pilot phase is scheduled to commence within 2-3 weeks, according to Anil Malik, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Initially, the scheme will cover 27 districts before expanding to 218 nationwide.

Dubbed the 'Introduction of Special Project for Empowering Adolescent Girls & Women,' the program will provide training near schools and homes alongside continuous education. The scheme includes digital skilling, digital marketing, and personality development, ultimately aiming to increase women's workforce participation significantly.

(With inputs from agencies.)