Context
- Recently, Under the NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) programme, 1,060 girls have been trained from 15 States/UTs.
- The Government has decided to expand the NAVYA programme to 100 Aspirational Districts across the country with effect from 27 May 2026.
About NAVYA Programme
- Full Form: Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls (NAVYA).
- Launch: 24 June 2025.
- Nodal Ministries:
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
- Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
- Target Group: Girls aged 16–18 years with a minimum Class 10 qualification.
- Target: 3,850 girls under PMKVY 4.0.
- The initiative particularly focuses on underserved and tribal regions.
- It seeks to bridge the gap between education and livelihood by providing industry-aligned vocational training and opportunities for employment, self-employment, internships and apprenticeships.
Implementation & Coverage
- NAVYA was initially implemented as a pilot programme across 27 Aspirational and North-Eastern districts in 19 States.
- The Government has now decided to expand it to 100 Aspirational Districts.
- The programme is aligned with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Vocational Training under NAVYA
- The programme focuses on demand-driven, non-traditional and emerging job roles, including:
- Digital marketing
- Cybersecurity
- AI-enabled services
- Graphic design
- Drone assembly
- Professional makeup artistry
- CCTV installation
- Solar PV installation
Holistic Development Module
- A specially designed 7-hour supplementary training module complements technical training.
- Four Major Components
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Financial Literacy