• October to December 2025 Article ID: NSS9458 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:283 Download: 22 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf

    Communication Skill Development Among Rural Women through Industrial Training Centres: A Study of Khargone District

      Teena Shrivastava
        Research Scholar, Institute of Commerce, Sage University, Indore (M.P.)
      Dr. Mukesh Keshari
        Associate Professor, Institute of Commerce, SAGE University, Indore (M.P.)

Abstract: Communication skills form the backbone of women’s empowerment, particularly in rural societies where social interaction, mobility, and decision-making opportunities are often limited. Industrial Training Centres (ITCs) have emerged as structured platforms that equip rural women with employable skills, confidence, and communication capabilities. This study examines the contribution of ITCs to communication skill development among rural women in Khargone district. The research adopts a secondary data approach, drawing insights from government reports, NSDC documentation, scholarly studies published between 2020 and 2024, and other authentic sources. The findings indicate that ITC-based communication skill training enhances women’s confidence, workplace readiness, customer-handling abilities, self-employment prospects, and participation in economic activities. The study concludes that structured communication training is as crucial as technical training and recommends the integration of communication modules across all ITC programmes.