The aim of this study is to assess the impact of vocational training courses on knowledge, skill and income level of rural women in Jabalpur (M.P.). The study sample comprised of 275 farm women beneficiaries who had under gone various vocational training courses to ascertain the impact of training courses for the empowerment of rural women in Jabalpur during the year 2015 to 2018. To utilized total percentage, arithmetic mean, SD a paired t-test to assess the effects of vocational training. The results indicate a favorable impact on job opportunities and income. Additionally, we examined the attributes hindering progress in employment and offered suggestions to enhance income levels.

Keyword: Vocational training, value addition, knowledge ,income and skill development