Punjab’s SheThreads Programme Targets Training 2,500 Rural Women by June 2027
Punjab’s SheThreads Programme aims to train 2,500 rural women by June 2027. Already, 1,150 women have benefited from the initiative.
The program offers eligible participants:
- A three-month textile course.
- A monthly stipend of Rs15,000.
- Potential employment opportunities in the industry.
The program focuses on training women aged 18-45 with a Punjab domicile and at least matriculation qualification in industrial sewing machine operation and apparel supervision.
Registration is currently open at Shahkam Industries for a course starting near Lahore. For more information, candidates can contact:
- Assistant commissioners
- Union council secretaries
- Relevant district offices
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasizes the program's goal of empowering rural women through market-relevant skills and enabling them to achieve dignified employment in the textile sector.