MoRD and UNICEF YuWaah Partner to Empower Rural Women and Youth in India
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Parties Involved | Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and UNICEF YuWaah |
| Agreement | Statement of Intent (SOI) signed for a three-year partnership |
| Focus | Empowering rural women and youth in India |
| Key Objectives | Strengthen livelihood opportunities, promote entrepreneurship, enhance digital infrastructure |
| Target Groups | Self-Help Group (SHG) women and rural youth |
| Key Initiatives | Computer Didi Centers, Didi ki Dukan, Youth Hub, Lakhpati Didi initiative |
| Pilot Project States | Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan |
| Scale-Up Plan | 35 lakh women across 7,000+ blocks in India |
| Youth Hub Focus | Job aggregation, skilling programs, volunteering opportunities |
| Lakhpati Didi Initiative | Develop scalable models for women entrepreneurs |