New Delhi : In a significant step towards
strengthening holistic and future-ready skilling for adolescent girls, the
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wadhwani Foundation to deliver
comprehensive employability and life-skills modules for Adolescent Girls under
Project NAVYA, a programme jointly implemented by Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). The
collaboration between MSDE and Wadhwani Foundation aims to go beyond
conventional vocational training by embedding critical life, workplace and
financial skills into the learning journey of young girls.
Speaking on the initiative, Ms.
Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, said, “Project NAVYA reflects our commitment to moving
beyond conventional skilling towards holistic empowerment of young girls. By
integrating life skills, financial literacy, workplace safety and workplace productivity
into the learning journey, we are equipping adolescent girls with the
confidence and capabilities required to succeed. This initiative strengthens
the objective of creating dignified employment opportunities for women and
their meaningful participation in the economy.”
As part of this partnership, a common
module for holistic development has been introduced for Adolescent Girls (AGs)
enrolled under Project NAVYA. The modules, developed by the Wadhwani
Foundation, are being provided free of cost to all NAVYA beneficiaries and are
designed to support personal growth, work readiness, self-employment potential
and meaningful community participation.
The holistic curriculum addresses key
dimensions such as workplace safety, financial literacy, necessary life and
employability skills, recognizing these as essential enablers for long-term
employability and resilience. The 10-hour online programme includes structured
learning on interpersonal skills, impactful writing skills, financial literacy,
workplace safety and the use of productivity tools required in modern work
environments.