NAVYA Initiative Latest News
Recently, the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) informed the Lok Sabha about the NAVYA Initiative.
About NAVYA Initiative
- The NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational training for Young Adolescent Girls) aims to empower adolescent girls (AGs) aged 16–18 years in aspirational districts by equipping them with relevant skills for socio-economic independence.
- It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Objective of NAVYA Initiative
- Provide demand-driven vocational training aligned with traditional and non-traditional sectors.
- Facilitate holistic development through modules on health, nutrition, hygiene, financial literacy, life skills, and legal awareness.
- Promote employability, self-employment, and forward linkages such as internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities.
- Strengthen gender-inclusive skilling and create a safe, supportive training environment.
- Bridge the gap between education and livelihood, particularly for girls in underserved and remote areas.
- Under the NAVYA initiative, it has been decided to train 3850 adolescent girls under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0) in non-traditional and modern job roles such as digital marketing, cybersecurity, AI-enabled services, green jobs, and other emerging sectors.
- Further, training in life skills, financial literacy, and digital competence is to be provided to equip them for both current and future workforce demands.
Source: PIB
NAVYA Initiative FAQs
Q1: What is the meaning of vocational training?
Ans: Vocational education and training, abbreviated as VET, sometimes simply called vocational training, is the training in skills and teaching of knowledge related to a specific trade, occupation or vocation in which the student or employee wishes to participate.
Q2: What is meant by an aspirational district?
Ans: The Aspirational Districts Programme ranks districts on the basis of a composite index comprising health, nutrition, education, basic infrastructure and poverty.
Q3: What is the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana?
Ans: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development programme launched by government of India in 2015 that aims to empower the youth of India to engage in industry relevant skill training and secure a better livelihood.
