NAVYA Initiative

• 24 Jun 2025

Source: PIB

The Government of India launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) to provide vocational training to adolescent girls aged 16–18 years with at least a Class 10 qualification,  especially in non-traditional job roles.

• About: It is a joint pilot initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). 
• Coverage: 27 districts across 19 States, including Aspirational Districts and those in the North-Eastern region.
• Convergence: Draws on schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and PM Vishwakarma Yojana, formalizing inter-ministerial coordination.
• Significance: It aligns with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and promotes women-led development and reinforces the Government’s commitment to building a skilled, self-reliant, and inclusive workforce, positioning young girls as agents of socio-economic transformation.

Other Initiatives for Adolescent Girls in India

• Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
• Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK)
• Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna (SSY)
• Nirbhaya Fund Framework
• One Stop Centres (OSCs)
• Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023

Read More: WHO Study on Adolescent Girls