Women Entrepreneurship Program:
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) unveiled the Women Entrepreneurship Program to empower women entrepreneurs and spur economic growth.
- Women Entrepreneurship Program 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.
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.
