The Union MSME Ministry, in partnership with the MSME Development Institute in Nagpur and the Swayampurna Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha (SBS), conducted a four-day expo aimed at helping women become financially independent.…
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Assam govt to give Rs 30,000 to every bride who shuns child marriage
Brides in Assam who are 18 years and above, hold at least a matriculation degree, and whose annual family income (combined income of the bride and her parents) is not…
Rajasthan government unveils Rs 1,000-crore fund for women empowerment
The Rajasthan government has launched a Rs 1,000-crore fund for the empowerment of women. The fund, called the ‘Indira Mahila Shakti Nidhi’, aims to empower women through various state government…
Tough steps proposed to end torture of Bangladeshi female expat workers
A parliamentary watchdog in Bangladesh has called for stringent steps to stop the torture and harassment of Bangladeshi women workers in foreign lands. At a meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad…
Budget 2020: New initiatives to promote Entrepreneurship
Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (PM-YUVA Yojana) is likely to make a special thrust in the Union Budget 2020, to be presented on February 1, 2020. According to sources…
Shehri Samrddhi Utsav to promote skills of women entrepreneurs – focus on branding, digital marketing and financial management
Aimed at capacity building of women entrepreneurs in the skills of branding, digital marketing, and financial management, the government of India will make special provisions in Shehri Samrddhi Utsav (SSU)…
Biz-Sakhi to focus on increasing entrepreneurship among women
The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) has launched a Biz-Sakhi curriculum, with training materials for certifying Business Sakhis as Community Mentors, to promote entrepreneurship among women.…
PWC report states corporate sector must play an important role to promote entrepreneurs
Corporations and entrepreneurs must give a helping hand to deliver the ambitious growth targets set by the government while building new capabilities, states a report by PWC. It has suggested…
ICEFB 2020 in Mumbai: To debate future of entrepreneurship in India
An increasingly digital business environment, the effective use of creative minds, and the innovative application of multifaceted strategies, are key to the success of entrepreneurial ventures. To tap these facets…
EDII (Bengaluru) to create 3,000 entrepreneurs in five states of South India
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) – Bangalore office, has bagged the prestigious Accenture project – ‘Skills to Succeed 2020 Goal’. The project aims to bring a positive impact…