Women Empowerment Boost as Project Saksham Expands Across India

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched ‘Project Saksham’ and to encourage the inclusive development. This initiative aims to empower the rural women through skill development and employment opportunities.

What Is Project Saksham?

‘Project Saksham’ is a skill development initiative which will be launched by NHAI in collaboration with Vertis Foundation.

Main Objectives

• It will provide the industry-relevant skills.
• Also promote financial independence.
• And create access to formal employment opportunities.

This project focuses specially on rural women and help them become economically self-reliant.

Key Highlights of the Initiative

Major Achievements

• Created the 12 training centres across India.
• Over 6,000 youth were trained.
• More than 4,000 job placements
• 80% beneficiaries are of this initiative are women.

These numbers reflect the program’s strong success in promoting gender-focused empowerment.

How Project Saksham Works

The initiative operates through the structured training program.

Key Features Are

• The skill training aligned with industry needs.
• Also providing career guidance and job placement support.
• And put focus on underserved rural communities.

Participants are trained in the  practical skills that improve their chances of entering the formal workforce.

Link Between Infrastructure and Livelihoods

Main unique feature of Project Saksham is its connection to infrastructure growth.

Communities who are living near national highways should,

• Benefits from economic opportunities.
• Gain access to the jobs and training.
• And participate in local development.