Archive · 23 May 2025
Maharashtra Announces Women's Employment Hub in Koradi
Imagine a special place in Koradi where women can learn new skills and find jobs.
The government wants to open this place quickly, like a sewing school, so women can learn to sew and get paid while they train.
The training will last six months, and they'll get money to help them.
The government is also starting other projects, like making incense and sanitary pads, to give women more jobs using things found nearby.
The officials want everything done fast, making sure there's no waiting around or mistakes.
They believe these projects will help women earn money, feel more confident, and make their community better.
Maharashtra to launch women's employment hub in Koradi, Nagpur.
The hub aims to provide skill development and sustainable livelihoods to rural women.
The garment centre is expected to generate approximately 200 jobs for self-help group members.
Training at the garment centre will last six months with timely stipend payments.
Several other MAVIM-supported initiatives are planned to boost women's economic participation.
- Who
- Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare and Revenue and Nagpur guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
- What
- Launching a women-centric employment hub in Koradi, Nagpur, including a garment center, incense stick manufacturing, and other projects.
- When
- Announced at a high-level review meeting in Mumbai.
- Where
- Koradi, Nagpur district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To provide skill development, sustainable livelihoods, and economic empowerment for rural women.
- Location
- Koradi, Nagpur district
- Initiative
- Women's employment hub
- Key Focus
- Skill development and sustainable livelihoods
- Garment Centre Jobs
- Around 200
- Incense Unit Income
- Rs6,000 to Rs7,000 monthly
- Involved Parties
- MAVIM, Maharashtra Government