US consulate aids training of indigenous women entrepreneurs in state

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The US Consulate, Kolkata, in partnership with Contact Base, a Kolkata-Based NGO, initiated the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 5.0 in Jharkhand, focusing on supporting indigenous women entrepreneurs. The initiative addresses key challenges, including market access limitations and entrepreneurial knowledge gaps. The programme extends over a year, supporting 30 women artisans through comprehensive training, govt schemes access, financial education and market connections. Read more