Govt to launch ‘NAVYA’ to empower adolescent girls through vocational training

What is NAVYA?

• NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) is a new pilot initiative launched under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision to promote women-led development.

Launched By:

• Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)

• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

• Launched on June 25, 2025, in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh

Objective:

• To empower adolescent girls (16–18 years) who have completed Class 10, through vocational training, especially in non-traditional and emerging job roles.

Coverage and Focus:

• Pilot implementation in 27 districts across 19 states

• Special focus on aspirational districts and North-Eastern region

Implementation Strategy:

• Institutional convergence between MWCD and MSDE

• Training aligned with existing schemes like:

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

• PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Significance:

• Promotes inclusive development

• Enhances employability and self-confidence

• Encourages girls’ participation in India’s socio-economic growth.