An empirical study of Women's skill development in few Districts of Tamil Nadu, India

Training and Development programme plays a significant role in energizing and empowering human resources by increasing their skills through innovative and productive programmes. Women Agencies and NGOs working for women are at present playing a vital role in the personality and skill development of women in Tamil Nadu, India. But Tamil Nadu women are generally far behind men in aspects of entrepreneurship skills, managerial skills, marketing skills etc., particularly with rural women. Hence forth, their labour force participation is very low compared to men in India. This study will analyses the impact of religion and cultural factors that influences women to fully participate in the skill development programme through the Christian Charitable NGOs in few districts of Tamil Nadu.