NHAI's Project Saksham: Empowering Rural Women Through Skill Development
NHAI's 'Project Saksham' empowers rural women via skill development
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched 'Project Saksham' in collaboration with Vertis Foundation to empower rural women through skill development. Operating 12 training centers nationwide, the initiative has trained over 6,000 individuals, primarily women, providing them with vocational skills and pathways to financial independence.
- 01Project Saksham has trained more than 6,000 youth, with over 4,000 successfully placed in various sectors.
- 02Participants earn an average monthly income between ₹13,000 and ₹16,000.
- 03Over 80% of the program participants are women, highlighting its focus on female empowerment.
- 04The initiative includes vocational training in skills such as electrical work, plumbing, appliance repair, tailoring, and nursing.
- 05NHAI aims to ensure that infrastructure development benefits local communities, particularly rural women, through economic opportunities.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated 'Project Saksham' in partnership with Vertis Foundation to promote inclusive development by empowering rural women through structured skill development programs. This initiative focuses on providing industry-relevant training to create sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly for communities along national highways. Currently, Project Saksham operates 12 training centers across India and has successfully trained over 6,000 youth, with more than 4,000 individuals placed in various sectors. Participants, predominantly women, are earning an average monthly income ranging from ₹13,000 to ₹16,000. The program not only enhances employability but also aims to foster long-term financial independence and social empowerment. NHAI's vision includes ensuring that infrastructure development translates into economic opportunities for local communities, thus addressing socio-cultural barriers and promoting skill development. Vocational training covers essential skills such as electrical work, plumbing, appliance repair, tailoring, and nursing, contributing to the overall goal of community empowerment and inclusive growth.
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Project Saksham aims to empower rural women, enhancing their employability and financial independence, which can lead to improved living standards for their families and communities.
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