About us

From the Secretary Desk

Aditi Sinha

Secretary

Oversees program implementation, works in coordination with NSDC and JSDMS, and ensures smooth and effective execution of PMKVY training programs.

Women are the backbone of society and the nation—beyond debate or discussion. As the saying goes, “Educating a woman is educating the nation.” Women are the primary caregivers in families and communities, playing a crucial role in nurturing children, caring for the elderly, supporting the differently abled, and tending to the sick. Because of their deep social involvement, women are often the first to recognize illness within families and suffering within communities. Their influence on health habits, hygiene, and well-being in society is both powerful and irreplaceable.
Our core focus is the upliftment of marginalized lives through education in the healthcare domain and job-oriented skill development, particularly for BPL tribal women—though our efforts are not limited by gender or community. Women’s participation in child healthcare is especially critical, and this participation must move beyond the household to become a structured and empowered reality.
For meaningful change, women must be present at every level of the healthcare and education systems. They should not only be caregivers, but also doctors, nurses, community health workers, educators, planners, public health officials, legislators, teachers, and policymakers—while remaining a constant guiding force within families.
However, these roles cannot be realized unless special and focused efforts are made to provide women with access to quality education and professional training. More girls and women must be enabled to acquire practical skills, formal qualifications, and extensive learning opportunities that prepare them for leadership and employment.
At the grassroots level, women’s involvement in primary healthcare programs is essential. This includes health education, child care, and the promotion of hygiene and preventive health practices within society.
Poverty, which has held our nation back for decades, is often misunderstood. It is not merely the absence of infrastructure, sanitation, or education. At its core, poverty is the inability to make informed choices.
There is no single solution to this complex challenge. Only a deep, holistic, and sustained intervention—one that brings women into the mainstream and empowers them socially, educationally, and economically—can truly transform rural India and unlock the nation’s full potential.