VARANASI, June 25 -- In sync with PM Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, a transformative initiative NAVYA- Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls-- was launched in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district on Tuesday.

The step aims to equip adolescent girls with not only vocational training and education but also give them a platform for self-respect, opportunities and social participation.

Union minister of state for skill development and entrepreneurship (independent charge), Jayant Chaudhary, and Union minister of state for women and child development Savitri Thakur jointly launched the initiative.

NAVYA is a joint initiative of the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship and the ...