On the occasion of Sarojini Naidu’s birth anniversary, celebrated as National Women’s Day, Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the National Skill Training Institute for Women (NSTI) in Agartala and a girls’ hostel in Vadodara, Gujarat. These inaugurations mark a significant step towards empowering women and creating a conducive environment for skill development.
The National Skill Training Institute for Women in Agartala, spread across 4.12 acres with an investment of 17 crores, aims to provide equitable access to skill training opportunities for women in the region. The institute offers vocational training in trades with high employability such as Cosmetology, Dress Making, and Secretarial Practice (English). With plans to introduce new trades like Catering and Hospitality, Computer Software Application, and Office Management, the institute remains committed to evolving industry needs. The inauguration ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Smt. Pratima Bhoumik, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura, emphasized the government’s dedication to nurturing talent and promoting gender equality.
In his virtual address, Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated, “The initiatives launched today will stand as true symbols of women empowerment in two important centers of eastern and western India. They will work towards illuminating the path of women in the region, equipping them with skills and attitudes, and helping in the advancement of women-led development envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.”
