Sheatwork points out that it’s about building bridges, not walls & why unity among women entrepreneurs matters more than ever
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It’s all about being united in vision, diverse in strength.
India marks National Unity Day 2025 on October 31. And the theme – “Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat” – calls for reflection beyond geography & politics. We must remember that unity today isn’t just about states coming together. It’s about people aligning with a shared purpose. And in the universe of women entrepreneurship, this question is more relevant than ever — Is unity already here, or is it something we still aspire to build?
Across India, women entrepreneurs are creating waves of change – from rural cooperatives and social enterprises to urban tech startups. Their journeys are marked by – resilience, innovation & the power of collaboration. Yet, while individual success stories shine bright, the collective unity that could transform the entrepreneurial landscape still needs stronger roots.
Women in business face common challenges – lack of access to finance, limited mentorship, and cultural barriers that restrict growth. Unity, therefore, becomes not just a virtue but a strategic necessity. When women come together, they share knowledge, open markets, and create ecosystems of trust and opportunity. Networks and digital communities of women founders show what happens when collaboration replaces competition – growth multiplies.
But is this unity widespread? Not yet. While networks and associations exist, they often remain fragmented – limited by geography, industry, or social context. Many women entrepreneurs continue to navigate their journeys in isolation, reinventing the wheel instead of drawing strength from shared experience. The desire for unity is palpable – what’s needed is a conscious effort to sustain it.
United We Rise: How Women Entrepreneurs are Redefining the Spirit of Ek Bharat
A united community of women entrepreneurs could become one of India’s strongest forces for economic progress. Collaboration means collective negotiation power, access to shared funding pools, mentorship networks, and advocacy for gender-inclusive policies. More importantly, it means building a culture of support – where success is not an exception, but an expectation.
In the spirit of National Unity Day, it’s time to recognize that unity is not a state, but a process. For women entrepreneurs, it’s the bridge between aspiration and achievement, between independence and interdependence. When women unite, they don’t just build businesses – they build communities, create opportunities, and strengthen the fabric of the nation.
Now, the question, then, isn’t whether unity exists – but how soon women will turn that desire into an unstoppable movement.
Shree Lahiri
Avtar Madan
Himanshu
