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The ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) has entered into an memorandum of understanding with the ministry of rural development (MoRD) to enhance the skills, market access, and entrepreneurial capabilities of women in self-help groups (SHGs) to help them become a part of the global workforce. 鈥淭he objective of this MoU is to strengthen livelihood opportunities in rural areas by combining the technical expertise and institutional framework of MSDE with the extensive grassroots reach and implementation capabilities of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana 鈥 National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM),鈥 MSDE said in a statement issued on Thursday.鈥淎 key focus of this collaboration is to raise awareness about the skill development and entrepreneurship programs of both ministries and to align these initiatives with local market needs and emerging opportunities,鈥 it said.As per the statement, the partnership will give priority to demand-driven skill training and practical entrepreneurship development to empower SHG women to become 鈥淟akhpati Didis鈥. Efforts will be made to ensure that training modules and curricula are contextualized to local realities and aligned with emerging job markets and future skill requirements, it said. Live Events鈥淯sing the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), SHG women and trainers will receive formal certification for their skills. Additionally, comprehensive support will be provided through services such as financial literacy, market linkages, legal compliance, business development, and mentoring,鈥 it added.The government is of the view that this partnership will not only help fulfill the economic aspirations of rural communities but will also play a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurship and empowering rural families through outcome-based training programs. The collaboration between the two ministries, under this MoU, is for three years. Further, a joint review committee will be set up to ensure regular monitoring of the partnership鈥檚 progress and to conduct quarterly reviews of the ongoing initiatives.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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