Haryana Govt, Jindal Foundation Join Hands for Women Skill Centre

• Jun 5, 2025

Haryana Govt Signs Historic MoU With Naveen Jindal Foundation To Transform Mahatma Jyotiba Phule ITI Into Women-Focused Skill Development Centre

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In a landmark move aimed at empowering women through education and skill enhancement, the Haryana Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Naveen Jindal Foundation. This collaboration will transform the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Industrial Training Institute (ITI) into a modern, women-focused skill development centre.

The initiative is part of the state government's broader mission to promote gender equality and enable economic self-reliance for women through vocational training. The MoU outlines plans to upgrade infrastructure, modernize training facilities, and introduce industry-relevant courses designed specifically for female students.

The MoU was signed in the presence of senior government officials and industrialist Naveen Jindal, whose foundation will play a key role in funding and implementing the transformation. The initiative will offer a wide range of training programs, including digital literacy, advanced technical courses, soft skills, entrepreneurship training, and job placement support.

By transforming the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule ITI into a hub for women-centric training, the partnership aims to address two critical issues: gender disparity in skilled labor and limited employment opportunities for women in technical fields. The new centre will also collaborate with leading industries to ensure that the training programs align with current market demands, thereby increasing employment opportunities for the trainees.

The Haryana Government emphasized that this is just the beginning, and more such partnerships will be pursued in the future to uplift women across the state. Naveen Jindal also expressed his commitment to supporting inclusive development, stating that empowering women through education and skills is crucial for the holistic progress of society.

This development has been welcomed by educators, women’s rights activists, and industrial leaders alike, who believe it marks a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and skilled workforce in Haryana.