About: 

• It is a joint pilot initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• It targets adolescent girls aged 16–18 years with at least Class 10 qualification.
• It covers 27 districts across 19 States, including Aspirational Districts and the North-Eastern Region.
• It provides vocational training in traditional as well as non-traditional job roles.

Objectives:

• To provide demand-driven vocational training to adolescent girls.
• To promote employability, self-employment and economic independence among girls.
• To develop digital skills, financial literacy, life skills and legal awareness.
• To facilitate internships, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
• To bridge the gap between education and livelihood opportunities.
• To promote gender-inclusive skilling and women-led development.