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200+ Chamoli Women Gain Financial Freedom Through PMKVY Skill Training

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) has successfully trained over 200 women in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, in vocational skills like jute bag making and tailoring. These women are now engaged in various projects, with some establishing their own businesses or working through Self-Help Groups. Beneficiaries report achieving financial independence, contributing to their families, and experiencing a significant boost in self-confidence. The program has enabled them to capitalize on market demand for handicrafts and move away from financial dependence.

Key Points: Chamoli Women Empowered by PMKVY, Start Earning

  • 200+ women trained
  • Skills in jute, handicrafts & tailoring
  • Achieved financial self-reliance
  • Boosted confidence & social empowerment
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Uttarakhand: Over 200 Chamoli women get training under PMKVY, start earning money​

Over 200 women in Uttarakhand's Chamoli trained under PMKVY in jute bag making, handicrafts & tailoring, achieving self-reliance & steady income.

"We are gaining a new identity. Now, we can work independently and earn money. - Seema"

Chamoli, March 18

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, an outcome-based skill training scheme of the Central government, is bringing notable improvements in the workforce.​

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, many residents, particularly women, have received adequate training under the scheme for various vocational activities, and today they are equipped with the skills to earn a living of their own.​

About 200 women in the district have received training under the skill development program and are currently engaged in various projects, including jute bag making, handicrafts, and more.​

A couple of them have established businesses, either through Self-Help Groups or on an individual basis, and today, they have a steady income.​

The strong demand for jute bags and handicraft products created an opportunity that they capitalized on. Today, they have not only improved their economic status but also seen a boost in self-confidence.​

Many beneficiaries admitted that this allowed them to become self-reliant. Standing on their own feet today, they are contributing to their families' financial goals and also playing an empowered role within society.​

The women who underwent training under the program said that this helped achieve self-reliance, gave them a chance to stand on their own feet, and contribute to their families' financial well-being.

​A beneficiary, Priyanka Devi, said, "We come here to learn tailoring, and we are being taught very well. Having learned here, we have stitched suits for ourselves; acquiring this skill will be of great benefit to us."​

Another beneficiary, Himanshi, told IANS, "We are being trained in a trade by the Government of India. This is excellent. It will also make it easier for us to secure employment in the future."​

Another beneficiary, Seema, stated, "We come here to learn tailoring. We are gaining a new identity. Now, we can work independently and earn money. Previously, we had to depend on others, but not anymore."​

- IANS

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Rohit P
PMKVY is doing good work on the ground. My cousin in a village in MP also got trained as an electrician. The key is market linkage - hope these women get steady orders for their jute bags and crafts so the income is sustainable.
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I hope the training quality is high and not just a formality. Sometimes these schemes look good on paper but the actual skill imparted is basic. The article mentions tailoring and bag making - are they being taught modern designs that will sell?
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Shreya B
"We are gaining a new identity" - This line from Seema says it all. Financial independence changes everything for women, especially in rural areas. They become decision-makers at home. This is how we build a stronger India, from the grassroots up.
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David E
Visiting India last year, I saw beautiful handicrafts in Uttarakhand. If these products can get an online platform or better market access, it would be fantastic. Skill training plus e-commerce could be a game-changer for these artisans.
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Karthik V
Jute bags are in high demand now with the plastic ban. Smart move to train them in this! It's eco-friendly and profitable. Hope they get contracts from local shops and maybe even big retailers. Bahut badhiya!

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