Maharashtra: More women get skill training than men in two govt projects

Mumbai | Monday | 12th November, 2018

Summary:

Another skill development project, National Urban Livelihood Mission, has also seen more women being trained than men, show official records. As part of the scheme, the department is integrating all skill development projects and periodically evaluating the same. (Representational photo) According to figures, out of the 3,41,985 youths trained under the scheme, 1,94,931 were women. According to figures, out of the 3,41,985 youths trained under the scheme, 1,94,931 were women. (Representational photo)THE PRAMOD Mahajan Skill Development Scheme, launched by the state government in 2015, has so far trained 3.4 lakh youths, almost half of whom are women, according to data provided by the state skill development and entrepreneurship department..