The brief focused on different issues relevant to the NSDP from the perspective of inclusion of women in skills development. It has highlighted specific problems relating to female students in TVET sector that can be addressed through NSDP. The issues ranged from low enrolment of female trainees in TVET, absence of clear career paths, lack of local demand based courses, lack of awareness among female TVET graduates on job prospects; to cultural barriers to access due to distance of institutes and industries, lack of accommodation and transportation facilities.
Despite NSDP 2011 provision to support and promote inclusion of women in skills development; female enrolment rate in TVET institutes is significantly low. The TVET courses are still not considered as a popular line of education despite government efforts.