As many as 1,150 rural women have completed textile training and secured employment under the Punjab government’s SheThreads programme, while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a target of training 2,500 rural women by June 2027. The programme, run by the Women Development Department in collaboration with the Punjab Skills Development Fund, offers free skills training, a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000 and job placement in the textile industry — and registration for rural women of Lahore is now open.
SheThreads is described on the Women Development Department’s official page as a flagship initiative for the economic empowerment of rural females in the textile sector, aimed at turning marginalised rural women into a skilled, formal workforce and boosting Punjab’s textile exports.
What the SheThreads Programme Offers
Free training: A free 3-month textile training course, including free training materials.
Monthly stipend: Rs 15,000 per month during training to cover expenses.
Foundation skills: Digital financial literacy, communication and teamwork alongside trade skills.
Job placement: Formal job placements in partner textile industries after training, or support for starting self-employment.
Target: 2,500 certified women trained in market-relevant trades over the programme’s 24-month duration.
Trades Taught Under SheThreads
Industrial sewing machine operator: Training to work as an operator on industrial sewing machines in textile units.
Apparel supervisor: Training for supervisory roles in apparel and garment production.
More trades: The official programme page lists 10 key trades in total across the textile sector.
Training venue: Shahkam Industries on Multan Road (Defence Road) near Lahore, combining classroom teaching with practical training.
Domicile: Punjab domicile or proof of residence in the province is required.
Education: At least a matriculation qualification.
Documents: National identity card and domicile certificate for registration.
How to Apply for SheThreads
Visit the venue: Registration is open at Shahkam Industries on Multan Road (Defence Road) near Lahore — applicants submit their CNIC and domicile there.
Check the official page: Programme details are available on the Women Development Department’s official SheThreads page at wdd.punjab.gov.pk/SheThreads.
District offices: Further information about registration and eligibility is also available through assistant commissioners, union council secretaries and relevant district offices.
Screening and enrolment: Applicants are screened at the venue before selection and enrolment in the 3-month course.
Assistant commissioner, union council secretary, district offices
Conclusion
SheThreads is already showing results: 1,150 rural women have completed training and found employment, with a target of 2,500 by June 2027. For a rural woman aged 18 to 45 with Punjab domicile and at least matric, the programme offers free 3-month textile training, Rs 15,000 a month during training and a route into textile industry jobs. Registration for Lahore’s rural women is open now at Shahkam Industries, so eligible applicants should apply with their CNIC and domicile rather than waiting for an online form.
What is the CM SheThreads programme? SheThreads is a Punjab government programme run by the Women Development Department with the Punjab Skills Development Fund, giving rural women free textile training, a Rs 15,000 monthly stipend and job placement.
How many women have been trained so far? 1,150 rural women have completed training and secured employment, with a target of 2,500 women by June 2027.
What stipend do trainees receive? Rs 15,000 per month during the 3-month training period.
Who is eligible for SheThreads? Rural women aged 18 to 45 with Punjab domicile and at least a matriculation qualification.
How can I apply? Register in person at Shahkam Industries on Multan Road (Defence Road), Lahore, with your CNIC and domicile; details are also on the official page wdd.punjab.gov.pk/SheThreads.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
