LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced the ‘She Threads’ initiative, aligning with the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, backed by a funding of Rs. 310 million.
This program aims to empower women in rural areas by enhancing their skills and creating employment opportunities within the textile sector. Participants will undergo specialized training in various textile industry disciplines, with a focus on modern techniques.
Women aged 18 to 45 who have completed at least middle school education are eligible to enroll. Successful trainees will be awarded a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000, along with transportation allowances during the training period.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that the textile industry offers substantial employment prospects for skilled women, and this project is designed to foster independence among them.
Currently, textile training sessions are underway in Lahore, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, and Faisalabad. Over the past two years, approximately 2,500 women have completed their training, with 773 of them securing jobs in various textile enterprises.
Presently, 1,150 women are participating in training programs, with plans to enroll an additional 1,350 women next year. The courses encompass a wide array of relevant skills, including operating industrial sewing machines, fabric quality control, fabric cutting, apparel planning, merchandising, supervision, and pattern making.
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