Applications Open for Digital Skills Training for Educated Rural Women
The Educated Rural Women Chief Minister Digital Skills Program classes will start on March 15, 2025. This program aims to help women acquire Digital Skills free of cost and get online jobs. Large numbers of women in rural areas are qualified but face challenges of family, finances, or commuting to secure commendable jobs. They will learn practical online skills that allow them to earn a living from the comfort of their homes.
About the program
The Chief Minister Digital Skills Program is a free training initiative targeting educated women in rural areas and offers them training in various digital skills highly in demand by employers, including freelancing, graphic design, digital marketing, e-commerce, and web development. The program is organized into several phases that enact a step-by-step learning process according to women’s levels of digital literacy.
Key Features and Benefits
Program Phases:
An effective program should have various phases for better learning and career:
đź“ŚPhase 1: Basic Digital Literacy: Introduction to technology, computer use, and internet skills.
đź“ŚPhase 2: Skill Development: Freelancing, Graphic Design, Digital (Online) Marketing, and Content (Writing).
đź“ŚPhase 3: Practical Application: Includes projects and mentoring for practical implementation.
đź“ŚPhase 4: Seek and create: Job/business opportunities to start freelancing or run an online business.
What Will You Learn?
Among the widely sought-after digital skills participants will learn:
Eligibility Criteria.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to get considered for the program:

How to Apply
The application process is very simple and conducted completely online:
Impact on rural women
Women who never had entry into the formal workforce are now trained to develop their skills to a level where they may earn decent livelihoods. They set up online shops, do freelancing work, and provide teaching services to their community members. This sequential impact affects not only the lives of individuals but also communities at large.
Conclusion
The Chief Minister Digital Skills Program for Educated Rural Women is a life-changing program poised to make rural girls in the Punjab province equipped with digital skills. The training programs are taught free of cost and provide skills in freelancing, graphic designing, digital marketing, e-commerce, and other fields, thus creating avenues for financial independence and a career for women who have been largely deprived of them due to poverty and other socio-economic and cultural constraints.