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PM Mudra Yojana has empowered millions: DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju

New Delhi, April 7: As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completes 10 years on April 8, M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Union Finance Ministry, on Monday said that the scheme has touched a historic milestone of sanctioning over Rs 32.6 lakh crore through more than 52 crore loans.

CAIT with ADSEI organised National Women Entrepreneurs Conclave in Delhi

New Delhi, March 8: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), in association with the Association of Direct Selling Entities of India (ADSEI), organized a National Women Entrepreneurs Conclave at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, on Saturday. This event was attended by over 10,000 women entrepreneurs and was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Assam stands as beacon for women empowerment: CM Sarma

Guwahati, March 6: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that Assam has become a beacon of economic empowerment for women, with the state government extending financial assistance to at least 25 lakh women under its flagship scheme.

NITI Aayog report shows 42 % YOY growth in women borrowers

New Delhi, March 3: NITI Aayog on Monday launched the report titled "From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India's Financial Growth Story". The report launched by CEO NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam, reveals that more women in India are seeking credit and actively monitoring their credit scores, according to an official statement by the NITI Aayog

GeM emerges as game-changer in public procurement in India

New Delhi, March 2: The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a game-changer in public procurement, creating an open and inclusive platform that benefits not just government buyers but also local entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.

Over 1.77 lakh women-owned firms gain GeM advantage

New Delhi, Feb 25: Women entrepreneurs comprise 8 per cent of the total seller base on the Government e-marketplace (GeM) with a cumulative 1,77,786 Udyam-verified women micro, and small enterprises (MSEs) registered on the portal, having fulfilled a cumulative order value of Rs 46,615 crore, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.