Women Entrepreneurship Program

About Women Entrepreneurship Program: 

• It is designed to address the distinct challenges that women face when starting and growing businesses.
• This initiative aims to empower approximately 25 lakh women across India, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to start and grow successful businesses.
• It is in partnership with Britannia Industries Limited.
• The initiative will also offer financial grants and feature their products and services on the Skill India Digital Hub, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for women entrepreneurs.
• NSDC, with support from the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), will offer free online self-learning entrepreneurship courses through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).
• These courses, available in multiple languages, will cover crucial topics such as entrepreneurial skills, enterprise setup, finance basics, digital skills, and market analysis.

Key facts about the National Skill Development Corporation

• It was established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.
• It operates as a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

Q1: What is Skill India Digital (SID) Platform?

Skill India Digital (SID) Platform serves as India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the skill development, education, employment and entrepreneurship ecosystem. This Platform aims to bring all skilling initiatives under a single umbrella and provide skill development and entrepreneurial support to people.

Source: Women Entrepreneurship Program launched to empower women entrepreneurs and spurring economic growth