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Around 50% of Mudra accounts belong to SC, ST and OBCs; boosting financial independence: SBI Report
New Delhi, April 3: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is boosting financial independence among marginalized groups as nearly 50 per cent of the 52 crore PMMY accounts belong to individuals from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), says a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
Assam Government adopting multi-layered strategy to empower Nari Shakti: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Biswanath, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday kicked off the 'Lakhpati Baideo' journey by launching Assam's biggest women entrepreneurship support scheme. He distributed the first phase of cheques to 23,375 women entrepreneurs under Mukhyamatri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at the new Kettala Playground, Borgang in Behali in Biswanath district.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan' to promote women entrepreneurs
Guwahati, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched state's biggest 'women entrepreneurship support scheme' on Tuesday. Sarma shared a post on his official 'X' handle.
FLO calls for strengthening women entrepreneurs to boost India's economy
New Delhi March 28: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen in the country, on Friday stressed the need to step up support and strengthen women entrepreneurs which will ultimately help boost the nation's economy.
India's direct selling industry surpasses Rs 22,000 cr, direct sellers rise to 88 lakh: Survey
New Delhi, March 27: Women direct sellers rise from 37 per cent to 44 per cent of the total direct selling force, according to a survey.
STPI launches open challenge program for health-tech startups; applications open from March 21
New Delhi, March 22: The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has launched the Open Challenge Program (OCP) 6.0 at the STPI MedTech Centre of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with SGPGIMS Lucknow, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, AiMeD, and the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ).
Startups are engines of innovation and economic growth: MeitY Secretary
New Delhi, March 22: Startups are the engines of innovation and economic growth and their disruptive spirit, agility and commitment to solving real-world challenges are shaping India's future, S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, has said.
Andhra Pradesh: Shero launches logo of its Mahaprasad initiative to help women sell homemade snacks online
Visakhapatnam, March 16: Shero, a platform that aims at helping thousands of women earn through home-cooked meals, launched the logo for its new initiative, Mahaprasad By Shero, on Sunday. The initiative will offer women the opportunity to sell homemade sweets and snacks online.
Assam CM's Rs 10,000 promise to empower women SHG members to become a reality on April 1
Guwahati, March 13: The Assam government will start disbursing Rs 10,000 to each woman in self-help groups from April 1, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters Thursday.
Women's participation crucial to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: Maharashtra Governor
Mumbai, March 8: Maharashtra Governor C. P.
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.
Mahindra WE Hunnar initiative expands beyond Bengaluru to empower more women
Mumbai, March 8: Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML) is set to expand the Mahindra WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Hunnar initiative to multiple cities, following the success of its pilot program in Bengaluru,
If I did it, you can do it too: Anita Devi shares her startup journey on PM Modi's 'X' handle
New Delhi, March 8: Anita Devi, a resident of Anantapur village in Bihar's Nalanda district, took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media account to share her startup journey on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Women entrepreneurs call for action on 'Workplace Equality' on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: Women entrepreneurs from various industries have called for concrete steps toward gender equality in the workplace, emphasizing the need for better representation, support, and policies that empower women at all levels.
Over half of women entrepreneurs in India rely on personal savings to fund their businesses: Survey
New Delhi, March 7: More than half of India's small business owners that are females are using their personal savings to fuel their businesses, highlighting their financial independence and self-reliance, according to a recent survey conducted by NeoINSIGHTS.
Women of Prayagraj embrace self-reliance with Holi-centric startup
Prayagraj, March 7: With Holi just around the corner, a wave of empowerment is sweeping through the women of Prayagraj, who have come together under the 'Startup India' initiative to launch businesses focussed on creating and selling Holi-centric items.
CMFRI to felicitate women entrepreneurs on International Women's Day
Kochi, March 7: On International Women's Day, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will honour two remarkable women entrepreneurs -- M.A. Akhilamol and Sangeetha Sunil, for their exceptional achievements in the fisheries sector.
India 2nd after US in all time funding for women-run tech startups
Bengaluru, March 7: The Indian tech startup ecosystem now ranks second, after the US, in terms of all-time funding raised by companies with women founders, with a total of $26 billion in this space to date, a report showed on Friday.
90 pc of rural women entrepreneurs in India save a portion of their monthly income: Report
Mumbai, March 6: A whopping 90 per cent of rural women entrepreneurs in India save a portion of their monthly income, according to a new report ahead of International Women's Day 2025.
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.
93 pc women entrepreneurs show strong financial discipline, 81 pc operate independently: Report
Mumbai, March 5: About 93 per cent of women entrepreneurs exhibit a strong financial discipline, actively managing their finances, keeping meticulous records, and ensuring timely payments, a new report said on Wednesday.
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
IIT Delhi, EXL empowers 500 micro-level women entrepreneurs through action research
New Delhi, March 3: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday announced the launch of an action research project to empower more than 500 women members of Self-Help Groups (SHG) across North India.
Women accessing credit to run businesses jumps 42 pc to 27 million: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, March 3: At least 27 million women in India are seeking credit for running business enterprises and actively monitoring their credit scores, a report showed on Monday, which signifies a massive year-on-year surge.
Women in India increasingly seeking credit, monitoring credit scores: Report
New Delhi, March 3: Women in India are increasingly seeking credit and actively monitoring their credit scores, a report launched by NITI Aayog on Monday said.
Odisha: Subhadra Shakti Mela concludes with over Rs 5 crore business
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The nine-day-long Subhadra Shakti Mela successfully concluded on Sunday at Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar, achieving a milestone with business transactions exceeding rupees five crore and a footfall of over eight lakh visitors.
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.
Government e-Marketplace enables startups fulfil orders worth Rs 35,950 crore
New Delhi, March 2: In alignment with the societal development of the nation, the government e-Marketplace (GeM) has enabled startups to fulfil orders worth Rs 35,950 crore, it was announced on Sunday.
J-K: Unemployed women in Ramban become self-reliant through UMEED scheme of State Rural Livelihood Mission
Ramban, March 2: Unemployed women in the Sangaldan block of Ramban district have become self-reliant through the UMEED scheme of Jammu and Kashmir's State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), starting businesses like tailoring and cosmetics.
When a woman is empowered, she uplifts her family, her community, and entire nation: MoS Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, March 1: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, launched Swavalambini-- a Women Entrepreneurship Programme at Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, taking a significant step towards strengthening women entrepreneurship in India, the ministry said in a release on Saturday.
Govt expands 'Swavalambini' initiative to empower more women entrepreneurs
New Delhi, March 1: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, on Saturday announced the expansion of 'Swavalambini' – an entrepreneurship programme -- to empower more women entrepreneurs in the country.
Woman entrepreneur Kiran Boro trying to introduce Assam's Eri silk at world stage
Guwahati, February 28: Woman entrepreneur and founder of Kiran Foundation Kiran Boro has now been trying to showcase Assam's traditional eri silk products on the global stage.
NITI Aayog workshop on women-led development in North-East concludes
Aizawl, Feb 28: The third state workshop organised by NITI Aayog on enabling the women-led development through entrepreneurship in the North-East region concluded at Mizoram University and was attended by many top dignitaries from the state government including the Chief Minister.
CM Lalduhoma launches Mizoram Chapter of Women Entrepreneurship Platform
Aizawl, February 28: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma officially launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) Mizoram Chapter on Thursday at a state workshop focused on women-led development through entrepreneurship.
NITI Aayog sets up NE India's first Women Entrepreneurship Platform in Mizoram
Aizawl, Feb 27: The NITI Aayog has set up the Women Entrepreneurship Platform's (WEP) Mizoram Chapter, the first of its kind in the northeastern region, to boost entrepreneurship among the women, officials said on Thursday.
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.
SWAYATT initiative on Government e Marketplace celebrates 6 years of transformative impact
New Delhi, February 25: The Government e Marketplace (GeM) commemorated six years of Startups, Women, and Youth Advantage through eTransactions (SWAYATT) initiative at its New Delhi headquarters (HQ) on February 19, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release on Tuesday.
Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025: Day 2 sees record visitors, thrilling performances and robust sales for SHG entrepreneurs
Bhubaneswar, February 24: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, continued its successful journey on Day 2, drawing a massive crowd. Following the grand inauguration, the second day featured vibrant cultural performances, bustling stalls, and impressive sales for Self-Help Group (SHG) entrepreneurs.
Women groups in Telangana to be allotted a petrol pump in every district
Hyderabad, Feb 21: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday announced that women's self-help groups will be allotted land for setting up one petrol pump in every district.
UMED Malls to be set up in every district, 10 malls in first phase: Maha CM
Mumbai, Feb 11: The Maharashtra government, in a bid to provide a dedicated marketplace for self-help groups (SHGs) across the state, proposes to set up 10 experimental malls in 10 districts especially when the 'Mahalakshmi Saras' initiative has gained immense popularity.