LAHORE: The Punjab government has opened registrations for its She Thread Textile Training Programme, aimed at equipping rural women with professional skills and helping them achieve financial independence.
Under the initiative, selected candidates will receive three months of vocational training along with a monthly stipend of Rs15,000. Women who successfully complete the course will also be provided with employment opportunities in the textile industry.
Launched under the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and organised by the Women Development Department, the programme aims to prepare rural women for decent employment by providing skills that match the requirements of the job market.
Target Set to Train 2,500 Rural Women
According to government information, 1,150 rural women have already completed textile training under the She Thread Programme and are now participating in economic activities.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a target of providing quality textile training to a total of 2,500 rural women by June.
Participants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs15,000 throughout the training period. Following successful completion of the course, they will be offered employment opportunities in the textile sector.
Where Will the Training Be Held in Lahore?
Registration has opened for rural women living in Lahore and its surrounding areas.
The three-month training course will be conducted at Shahkam Industries, located near Multan Road in Lahore. The programme will combine classroom instruction with practical, hands-on training.
Participants will receive specialised training in two fields:
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Apparel Supervisor
The courses have been designed in line with the workforce requirements of the textile and garments industries.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The government has established the following eligibility criteria for applicants:
Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
They must hold a Punjab domicile.
The minimum educational qualification is matriculation.
How to Apply for the Programme
Interested women can submit their applications at Shahkam Industries, Multan Road, Lahore, along with their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab domicile certificate.
Following an initial verification process, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an affidavit to complete their admission process.
For further information and guidance, applicants can also contact the relevant assistant commissioners, union council secretaries and district offices.
Empowering Rural Women Through Skills and Employment: Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that equipping rural women with market-oriented skills and enabling them to secure dignified employment is among the government’s key priorities.
She said the She Thread Programme would provide women with practical skills tailored to the needs of the textile industry, helping them access employment opportunities upon completion of their training.
