Last Updated: 29 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Sources: Punjab Women Development Department: She Threads page (read 29 Oct 2026) and news reports of 28 October 2026 (ProPakistani) and June 2026 (Profit, ARY)
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Quick answer: The Punjab government’s She Threads Program gives women free three-month textile and garment training plus a Rs 15,000 monthly stipend (transport support is also reported) and help finding a job afterwards. The programme is sponsored by the Women Development Department and run with the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF). As of 28 October 2026, registration was reported on-site at two factory centres: Masood Textile Mills (Faisalabad) and Shahkam Industries (Lahore). Take your original CNIC and domicile. No last date and no online portal has been published, and nobody should ask you for money.
Rs 15,000 / month 3 months free training Women 18–45 Lahore & Faisalabad centres On-site registration No last date announced October 2026
In this guide
Punjab She Threads Program 2026 at a Glance
| Programme | She Threads: economic empowerment of rural women in the textile sector (tagline “Turning Potential into Prosperity”) |
| Run by | Punjab Women Development Department (sponsor) with the Punjab Skills Development Fund, PSDF (executing partner) |
| Training | Free, 3 months, hands-on at partner textile factories; training materials free |
| Stipend | Rs 15,000 per month during training; transport support also reported (amount not published) |
| Who can join | Women aged 18 to 45 from rural or less-developed areas; earlier notices say at least Middle pass |
| Centres open (28 Oct) | Masood Textile Mills, Faisalabad & Shahkam Industries (Pvt.) Ltd, Lahore |
| How to apply | Visit the centre in person with original CNIC and domicile (no online portal published) |
| Last date | Not announced; seats are limited |
| Cost | No course fee. Nobody is authorised to charge you for registration. |
| Helpline | The department site shows the Punjab helpline 1043; whether it handles She Threads queries is not stated |
What Is the She Threads Program?
She Threads is a Punjab government scheme that trains women from rural and less-developed areas for jobs in the textile and garment industry. The Women Development Department sponsors it and the Punjab Skills Development Fund executes it with partner factories. The department says the aim is to turn 2,500 marginalised rural women into a skilled, formal workforce.
Training happens inside working factories, so trainees learn on real machines. After training the department promises placement with partner textile industries, or support to start self-employment. (The word “guaranteed” appears on the department page, but no written job guarantee or contract terms are published, so treat placement as help, not a promise.)
Stipend and Benefits
- Rs 15,000 per month paid directly during training (official page).
- Free specialised training in high-demand textile trades, and free training materials.
- Foundation skills: workplace communication, teamwork and digital financial literacy.
- Transport support: reported by news outlets; the amount and rules are not published.
- Job placement in partner textile industries, or help starting self-employment.
Check this: the department page lists a 3-month training programme in the benefits section but shows “24 months” in its statistics box. The October 2026 report and the department benefits text both say three months, so we use three months, but confirm the schedule at your centre.
Eligibility: Who Can Apply
| Condition | What is published |
| Gender | Women |
| Age | 18 to 45 years (official She Threads page). One October report mentions only “at least 18”; the official 18–45 range is the safer one. |
| Area | Rural or less-developed areas of Punjab. The department page says the programme runs in five districts: Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Lahore and Multan. |
| Education | Earlier announcements and June 2026 reports: at least Middle pass. The department page does not state an education limit, and the October reports do not repeat it. Confirm with the centre. |
| Other | Seeking employment or self-employment. Reported: you must not have been associated with the factory where you apply. |
Training Centres Open for Registration (28 October 2026)
| Centre | Address (as reported) | Trade / course |
| Masood Textile Mills, Faisalabad | 32 KM, Sheikhupura–Faisalabad Road | Industrial Stitching Machine Operator |
| Shahkam Industries (Pvt.) Ltd, Lahore | 1 KM Defence Road, 23 KM off Multan Road, Lahore | Apparel Supervisor (earlier notices also listed Industrial Stitching Machine Operator) |
Both centres come from the 28 October 2026 reports; the department site does not list centre addresses or intake dates. Earlier reports (June 2026) said courses also run in Sialkot and Sheikhupura, and the official page also names Multan, but no open registration was reported for those cities. If you live there, call 1043 or ask the department before travelling.
How to Apply: Step by Step
Pick the nearest of the two centres above and the trade (Stitching Machine Operator in Faisalabad, Apparel Supervisor in Lahore).
Age 18–45, rural or less-developed area, never associated with that factory, and (as reported) Middle pass. Ask the registration desk to confirm.
Original CNIC and domicile certificate. Bring photocopies and a passport photo as well in case they are asked for (not confirmed as required).
Go in person, meet the authorised staff and say you want to register for the She Threads Program. Do not give your documents to anybody outside the centre.
Confirm the batch start date, timings, whether seats remain, how the Rs 15,000 stipend and transport support are paid, and who to call later.
Ask for a receipt, form copy or roll number, and write down the name and number of the person who registered you.
Registration is described as on-site in the news reports; no online form or portal exists on the department page. Steps 1 to 6 are written from those reports, so details at the desk may differ.
Documents to Carry
- Original CNIC (reported as required)
- Domicile certificate (reported as required)
- Extra: CNIC photocopy, Middle/Matric result card, passport photo (not confirmed as required, but useful)
Trades and Courses
The department page says 10 key trades are offered but does not list them. News reports (June 2026) name these:
- Industrial stitching machine operator
- Fabric quality inspection and quality control
- Fabric cutting, pattern making and cutting
- Apparel planning and merchandising
- Apparel supervision
- Garment finishing
Only Industrial Stitching Machine Operator and Apparel Supervisor were reported open for registration on 28 October 2026.
Numbers and Results So Far
| Item | Figure | Source |
| Programme target | 2,500 women trained by June 2027 | Official page / October report |
| Budget | Rs 310 million (June 2026 report) | Profit, ProPakistani, June 2026 |
| Completed FY 2025-26 | 1,150 women | ProPakistani, 28 Oct 2026 |
| Women who got jobs | 773 (June 2026 officials’ figure) | Profit, June 2026 |
| Next phase planned | 1,350 more participants | Profit, June 2026 |
Honest reading: June 2026 reports said about 2,500 women had completed courses in two years, and 773 had jobs. That means roughly one in three had a job when reported. Placement is real but not automatic, so ask the centre how many of the last batch were placed.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
- Last date of registration: none announced; seats are limited.
- Exact education requirement: Middle pass in earlier notices, silent in October reports.
- Transport support amount and rules.
- Centres in other cities (Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Multan): no open registration reported.
- Batch start date and daily timings.
- Duration: 3 months (benefits and reports) vs “24 months” in the department statistics box.
- Phone or email for She Threads: none published (only the general helpline 1043).
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Go in person to the factory centre with your original CNIC and domicile.
- Take a family member with you and go in daylight.
- Ask for a receipt or written details: batch date, stipend payment method, seats.
- Call the Punjab helpline 1043 or the Women Development Department to confirm before a long journey.
- Register early: seats are limited and no closing date is published.
Nahi karna:
- Never pay anyone for registration, a seat, “forms” or a stipend. The programme is free.
- Do not send CNIC photos or domicile on WhatsApp to unknown “agents” or “online registration” pages.
- Do not trust pages or videos that promise Rs 15,000 without visiting the centre.
- Do not travel from another city without confirming that your centre is taking registrations.
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Punjab She Threads Program: FAQs
What is the She Threads Program in Punjab (October 2026)?
A Punjab government programme that gives women free three-month textile and garment training with a Rs 15,000 monthly stipend and job-placement help. The Women Development Department sponsors it and PSDF runs it.
How much stipend do trainees get?
Rs 15,000 per month during training, according to the department page. Transport support is also reported but its amount is not published.
Who can apply?
Women aged 18 to 45 from rural or less-developed areas of Punjab. Earlier notices asked for at least Middle pass; confirm at the centre.
How do I apply for She Threads?
Go to a participating centre in person with your original CNIC and domicile and ask to register. As of 28 October 2026 the reported centres are Masood Textile Mills (Faisalabad) and Shahkam Industries (Lahore). No online portal was published.
What is the last date to apply?
No last date has been announced. Seats are limited, so register early.
Do I have to pay anything?
No. The training is free. Do not pay anyone for registration or a seat.
Is the programme only in Lahore and Faisalabad?
Registration was reported at those two centres on 28 October 2026. The department page also names Sialkot, Sheikhupura and Multan, but no open registration was reported there.
Will I get a job after training?
The programme offers placement help with partner textile industries or support for self-employment. In June 2026 officials said 773 of about 2,500 graduates had jobs, so a job is not guaranteed in practice.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the Punjab government. We compared news reports with the Women Development Department’s official page on 29 October 2026. Details can change, so verify with the department or the centre before you travel.
