The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, has positively impacted local residents. Women, in particular, have benefited from the scheme, receiving financial aid to start their own businesses. Many women have established successful enterprises, showcasing self-sustainability in the region.
The initiative has enabled over 200 women in Chamoli to undergo training in various skills like jute bag manufacturing, sewing, and handicrafts. These women have leveraged their training to launch businesses either independently or through self-help groups. The demand for their products, such as jute bags, has not only improved their financial status but also enhanced their confidence within their communities.
One beneficiary, Seema Negi, shared her experience of learning sewing and starting a successful jute bag business. She highlighted the scheme’s role in fostering self-reliance among women entrepreneurs. Launched in 2015, the PMKVY scheme aims to promote skill development by offering free short-term training and monetary rewards for skill certification.
