Punjab Launches ‘She Threads’ Initiative with Rs15,000 Monthly Stipend for Rural Women
The Punjab government has launched the She Threads initiative aimed at promoting economic empowerment and skill development among rural women.
Under the programme, eligible participants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs15,000 along with transportation assistance. The initiative has been introduced under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and carries a budget allocation of Rs310 million.
It seeks to help women become financially independent through specialized training. Women aged 18 to 45 with at least middle-school education are eligible to apply.
The She Threads programme focuses on equipping women with marketable skills in the textile sector. Participants will receive training in areas such as stitching, fabric inspection, quality control, pattern making, and garment finishing.
Training is currently being conducted in Lahore, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, and other selected districts. Officials say the programme aims to increase women’s participation in the workforce.
The initiative is designed to provide both employment opportunities and pathways to self-employment.
According to officials, more than 2,500 women have completed training under the programme over the past two years. Of those, 773 secured jobs in various textile industries after graduation.
Currently, around 1,150 women are undergoing training, while plans are in place to train another 1,350 participants in the next phase.
The government says the textile sector offers significant opportunities for skilled female workers. These efforts are intended to strengthen financial inclusion and improve livelihoods in rural communities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has described women’s empowerment as a key component of the province’s development agenda. She said skilled women can become an important asset for the country’s economy.
Officials believe the programme will help thousands of women achieve financial independence and contribute to household incomes.
The initiative also seeks to encourage greater participation of women in Pakistan’s formal workforce.
The She Threads programme is part of broader efforts to expand opportunities for women across Punjab.
The Punjab government has launched the “She Threads” initiative aimed at promoting economic empowerment and skill development among rural women.
The Punjab government has launched the She Threads initiative aimed at promoting economic empowerment and skill development among rural women.
Under the programme, eligible participants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs15,000 along with transportation assistance. The initiative has been introduced under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and carries a budget allocation of Rs310 million.
It seeks to help women become financially independent through specialized training. Women aged 18 to 45 with at least middle-school education are eligible to apply.
The She Threads programme focuses on equipping women with marketable skills in the textile sector. Participants will receive training in areas such as stitching, fabric inspection, quality control, pattern making, and garment finishing.
Training is currently being conducted in Lahore, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, and other selected districts. Officials say the programme aims to increase women’s participation in the workforce.
The initiative is designed to provide both employment opportunities and pathways to self-employment.
According to officials, more than 2,500 women have completed training under the programme over the past two years. Of those, 773 secured jobs in various textile industries after graduation.
Currently, around 1,150 women are undergoing training, while plans are in place to train another 1,350 participants in the next phase.
The government says the textile sector offers significant opportunities for skilled female workers. These efforts are intended to strengthen financial inclusion and improve livelihoods in rural communities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has described women’s empowerment as a key component of the province’s development agenda. She said skilled women can become an important asset for the country’s economy.
Officials believe the programme will help thousands of women achieve financial independence and contribute to household incomes.
The initiative also seeks to encourage greater participation of women in Pakistan’s formal workforce.
The She Threads programme is part of broader efforts to expand opportunities for women across Punjab.
