Nepali Province-2 Launches ‘Girls in Tech’ Project

The Province-2 Government has launched ‘Girls in Tech’ project during a program at Monastic college, Janakpur on January 29, 2020.

Chief Minister of Province-2 Lalbabu Raut and Minister for Labor, Employment and Social Affair Rameshwor Ray Yadav have participated in the inaugural ceremony.

The objectives of the project include:

• Educating and empowering girls to curb gender discrimination
• Leadership training for girls to build their confidence and competitiveness
• Creating employment opportunities for skilled students
• Providing scholarships for 100 students from low socio-economic background

The girls with graduation level education will be the first beneficiaries of the project.

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During the event, CM Raut said that the State Government is taking necessary steps to convert Province-2 into a ‘Technical Education Hub’ by producing required human resources.

The ‘Girls in Tech’ project was launched under the ‘Skill for Employment Program’ supported by UK Aid Direct.

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