Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment graced the programme of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)
A programme was organised by NSKFDC for distribution of course completion certificates, driving licenses, employment letters et al, to the successful trainees of commercial motor driving training programme with self defense skills for women.
Thaawar Chand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment graced the programme of National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) for distribution of course completion certificates, driving licenses, employment letters et al. to the successful trainees of ‘Commercial Motor Driving Training Programme with Self defense Skills for Women’ at SCOPE Complex, New Delhi in the august presence of Krishan Pal Gurjar and Vijay Sampla, Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, where senior officers from the ministry, apex corporations, NSKFDC, training institutes, Azad Foundation, UBER, OlA and other dignitaries were present. During the programme, about 250 candidates who were undergone/are undergoing skill development training programmes in various trades under SRMS /NSKFDC schemes were present.
Gehlot distributed the course completion certificates, driving licenses to the successful trainees and also handed over the employment letters to the trainees who would be provided employment by Azad Foundation, UBER, OlA and other reputed organisations. In future, these trainees will get the commercial driving license from the respective authorities and can get suitable jobs as a commercial driver and may also avail financial assistance for purchase of commercial vehicles through Delhi SC, ST, OBC, minorities and others. Further, the minister has also distributed the loan sanction letters to the beneficiaries for e-rickshaw and handed over the keys also which are financed through DSFDC.
On this occasion, he mentioned that the second batch of the programme, organised for 200 women in Delhi, is an excellent and unique initiative, as it will meet the objective of social and economic empowerment of women by creating job/self employment opportunities these women. The self defense skills taught during the training, will provide self confidence not only to these women drivers, but also give a sense of security to women passengers, particularly those who have to travel at odd hours. Out of 200 trainees, 192 trainees have already received the driving licenses. The said programme is of utmost importance keeping in view the increasing incidents of eve-teasing, molestation, rapes, et al. The minister appreciated the initiative, as it serves the twin purpose of security for women and their economic empowerment, which is the foremost priority for the Government.
Anita Agnihotri, secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, mentioned that the programme is a unique and exceptional initiative, as it will meet the objective of social and economic empowerment of women by creating job/self employment opportunities for these women belonging to the families of safai karamcharis.