HEW Budgam wraps up women’s skill programme on AI, entrepreneurship

Srinagar, Feb 17: SANKALP – Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Budgam, under the aegis of Mission Shakti and supervised by the District Social Welfare Officer Budgam, Ubaid Ul Khazir, concluded a one-month Skill Development Programme on Women Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative.

A statement said that the programme aimed to empower women by strengthening their entrepreneurial skills while introducing them to emerging digital technologies. The training modules covered business development, financial management, digital marketing strategies, and basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity awareness and safe online practices.

Speaking at the valedictory function, District Social Welfare Officer Budgam Ubaid Ul Khazir highlighted the importance of women’s economic empowerment and digital inclusion in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. He lauded the efforts of SANKALP–HEW Budgam for organising a forward-looking and impactful initiative that promotes confidence, innovation and self-reliance among women.