Kashmir Economy
J&K: Government takes initiative to run skill development centres for women to make them self-dependent
Srinagar: The social welfare department in Baramulla is running skills development training centres for women of the Jammu and Kashmir region to make them self-dependent.
According to District Social Welfare Officer Baramulla, Showkat Ahmad, there are 11 skill development centres running in the district, reports ANI.
“We are running 11 skill development centre across the district under which 275 unemployed girls are taking the training. We provide them various training and after completion of course we give them certificate so they can start their own business or apply for the job,” Ahmad told ANI.
“There are girls who took training in these centres and are now working permanently with us as a teacher,” he added.
The girls, who are undergoing training in the centres, have appreciated the step taken by the government.
The girls also get Rs 1,100 per year as a stipend.
“We are very thankful of the government for starting this centre. It helps us to stand on our feet. We are also provided Rs 1,100 per year which helps us a lot. There are experts who teach us the various types of work such as cutting, tailoring and sozni,” Mehak Manzoor, a trainee told ANI
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