She Thread Programme: Rural Women Get Textile Training and Rs 15,000 Monthly Stipend

For a rural woman who wants her own income, a factory skill can change everything, and that is exactly what the she thread programme is offering. The Women Development Department has opened registration for women from rural areas of Lahore, with a three month textile course, a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000 during training, and a real chance of factory employment at the end of it.

The numbers shared so far tell a good story. Around 1,150 rural women have already completed training under this programme and moved into employment, and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has set a target of training 2,500 women by June 2027. Registration for the new round is now open, so women who missed the first rounds still have time to join.

She Thread Programme and What It Offers

The she thread programme trains women for the textile industry, which is one of the biggest employers in Punjab. Trainees learn industrial sewing machine operation and apparel supervision, two skills that garment factories hire for throughout the year. The course mixes classroom teaching with hands on practice, so a woman who has never touched an industrial machine still finishes the course ready for the factory floor.

Training is being held at Shahkam Industries on Multan Road near Lahore. Because the industry partner is involved directly, the training matches what factories actually need, and strong trainees can move into jobs with the same industry network after completing the course.

Who Can Apply for the Training

The programme is made for women from rural areas, and the reported conditions are simple. The applicant should be a woman aged 18 to 45 years, hold a Punjab domicile, and have studied at least up to matric. Registration has started for women from rural areas of Lahore under the Women Development Department.

If you fall outside Lahore, do not lose heart. The programme is expanding in phases toward its 2,500 target, and new districts are expected to open as more batches are announced. Keep your documents ready so you can apply the moment your district opens. Women looking for related government opportunities can also see our guide to PPMU jobs in Punjab departments.

Stipend, Course Length and Job Outcome

Money is the biggest reason many women drop out of training, so the stipend matters. Every trainee receives Rs 15,000 per month during the three month course, which covers travel and basic expenses while she learns. The course itself is free for selected women.

The outcome is the real attraction. The first groups of trainees have already been placed in textile employment after completing the course, according to the department. A sewing machine operator with factory experience can keep growing from there, moving into supervision roles with time. For women who prefer credit based self employment later, the Green Credit Program guide on our site explains another Punjab support route.

How to Register for She Thread Programme

Registration is handled by the Women Development Department Punjab. Interested women should contact the department or visit its office to confirm the registration point for their area, and carry their CNIC, domicile and matric certificate when they go. Because seats are filled in batches, applying early in the registration window improves your chance of selection.

One honest warning. No agent or middleman can guarantee selection, and the department does not charge any fee for this training. If someone asks for money in the name of this programme, do not pay, and verify everything through the department directly.

Why This Programme Matters for Rural Women

Most training schemes announce big numbers and quietly fade away. This one is different in two ways. First, women have already finished the course and started working, which is proof the pipeline from classroom to factory is real. Second, the target of 2,500 women by June 2027 with a monthly stipend shows the government is funding the hard part, which is keeping trainees in the course until they finish.

For a rural household, one trained daughter or daughter in law earning a factory salary changes the family budget every single month. That steady income, not the certificate, is the true value of this programme.

Official Source: Women Development Department Punjab, official website

She Thread Programme FAQs

What is the She Thread Programme?

It is a Punjab government training programme that teaches rural women textile skills, including industrial sewing machine operation and apparel supervision, with a monthly stipend and a path to factory employment.

How much stipend do trainees get?

Trainees receive Rs 15,000 per month during the three month training course.

Who is eligible for the She Thread Programme?

Women aged 18 to 45 years with a Punjab domicile and at least a matric qualification can apply. Registration has opened for women from rural areas of Lahore.

How many women have completed the training so far?

Around 1,150 rural women have completed training and moved into employment, and the target is to train 2,500 women by June 2027.

Where is the training held?

Training is held at Shahkam Industries on Multan Road near Lahore, combining classroom lessons with practical factory floor practice.