IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Haryana Government has launched an important programme to make women and girls living below poverty line self-reliant with the spirit of Antyodaya during Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.  Through Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam, women of eligible families will be given training as drivers and in self-defense.

        Giving this information today, an official spokesperson said that women willing to take driver and self-defense training can apply online till August 22, 2022.  The proforma of the application is available in the office of Haryana Women Development Corporation.  Attested copies of desired certificates are to be sent along with the application through email 1982whdc@gmail.com.  Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.  It will be mandatory for the interested eligible applicant to attach the telephone number, email address and attested copies of certificates issued by the competent authority.

        He said that these driving and self defense training programmes have been started by Haryana Mahila Vikas Nigam, Panchkula only for girls and women of below poverty line (BPL) families.

        The spokesperson said that the women applying for the training programme should be a native of Haryana state and her age should be between 18 to 45 years and the educational qualification should be 12th pass.  Preference will be given to educational qualification.  In addition, the applicant should have good eyesight and should not be blind.  At the same time, they should also have a valid Learner’s License.

He said that each trainee will also be given a stipend of Rs. 1000 during the training.