businessworld.in A total of Rs 30,160 crore has been sanctioned under the Stand Up India scheme to 133,995 accounts up to 21 March 2022 since its inception, said the Ministry…
Only 3% women have access to external funding in small cities, finds study
business-standard.com Only 3% women entrepreneurs in tier 2 and 3 cities in India out of the 300 surveyed had access to external funding to start or expand their businesses, finds…
Bridging Vision and Impact: Women-led startups transforming India’s climate landscape
organiser.org Women-driven startups in India are making a significant impact on climate change. These startups are leading the position for a greener and healthier future in India and providing employment…
‘Womaniya’ initiative of Government e-Marketplace empowers women-led enterprises in public procurement
theprint.in The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has been actively driving its “Womaniya” initiative since its launch in 2019, in a bid to promote gender-inclusive economic growth and empower women entrepreneurs. The…
Family is the Biggest Motivator for 78% of Women Entrepreneurs in Tier II, III Cities: Finds Tide’s Survey
entrepreneur.com Tide in India, the business financial platform, is launching the first Bharat Women Aspiration Index (BWAI) to champion women-led small businesses in India. The index highlights the motivations, aspirations, and…
Financial credit a challenge for almost half of women entrepreneurs in MSMEs: report
economictimes.indiatimes.com Nearly half or 47% of women entrepreneurs in India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) face significant challenges in accessing financial credit, a new report has revealed.Around 95% of the women surveyed…
Women representation in mfg sector to touch 40% by year-end: TeamLease
business-standard.com There has been a significant increase in demand for women apprentices in the manufacturing sector, as factories are increasingly adopting gender-agnostic recruitment practices, a sharp departure from traditional hiring…
Employment could rise by 22% by 2028 as India targets $5 trillion economy goal: Employment outlook report
businessinsider.in As India approaches its $5 trillion economy goal, overall employment could rise by 22 per cent, while unemployment could decline by 97 basis points by 2028, a report showed on Tuesday.…
Empowering India’s elderly: Strategies for supporting the poor, rural, and women
orfonline.org A lot is being written and spoken about India’s great demographic dividend but the country is undergoing another important demographic change quietly which seldom finds mention in public discourse.…
Bridging the Gender Gap: Strategies for Inclusive Growth in MSMEs
indiacsr.in The gender gap in India has been a persistent hurdle for women to enter and thrive in the workforce. This is a result of a combination of various factors,…