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NHAI Project Saksham: Skilling Rural Women With Vertis Foundation

19 May 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESNHAI ProjectSaksham: SkillingRural Women WithVertis Foundation19 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The National Highways Authority of India and the Vertis Foundation began Project Saksham, a skilling and jobs effort aimed mainly at rural women.

Key facts

  • Project: Project Saksham.
  • Launched by: NHAI, with Vertis Foundation as partner.
  • Reach: 12 training centres across India.
  • Output so far: over 6,000 youth trained.
  • Gender share: above 80% of beneficiaries are women.

Significance

  • Links skill development to employment for rural communities.
  • Shows a gender-led approach to empowerment.

Exam angle

  • Organisation: NHAI; partner: Vertis Foundation.
  • Numbers: 12 centres, 6,000+ trained, 80%+ women.
  • Theme: rural women empowerment.

Test yourself

1. Which organisation partnered with NHAI for Project Saksham?

NHAI partnered with the Vertis Foundation.

2. How many training centres operate under Project Saksham?

The programme works through 12 training centres.

3. Roughly what share of Project Saksham beneficiaries are women?

More than 80% of beneficiaries are women.

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