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Million Women: India SME Forum

A Million Women Arise

A Collaborative Initiative for Women's Economic Empowerment

A Million Women Arise is a pioneering initiative by India SME Forum, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, designed to empower 1 crore women entrepreneurs across India by 2030. Through this program, we aim to equip women with the resources, skills, and opportunities needed to transform their livelihoods into higher-order, sustainable, and profitable enterprises.

Objectives

Enabling Growth & Success

Empowering women entrepreneurs with resources, opportunities, and guidance to start, grow, organize, and succeed in their businesses, fostering sustainable development and economic self-reliance.

Building Scalable Enterprises

Supporting women in rural and urban livelihoods to establish scalable, high-growth enterprises through structured micro-entrepreneurship, enhancing their economic impact and long-term business sustainability.

A National Platform for Entrepreneurship

Creating a comprehensive platform to coach and nurture aspiring women entrepreneurs, providing access to ecosystem benefits, mentorship, and opportunities for economic independence and business excellence.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

A Million Women Arise is a structured capacity-building program focused on:

Business Formalization & Registration

Supporting women entrepreneurs in registering their businesses under Udyam and obtaining GST registration for financial benefits.

Skill Development & Training

Providing sector-specific workshops, business strategy sessions, and hands-on training to enhance entrepreneurial capabilities.

Financial & Digital Inclusion

Facilitating access to banking services, credit, investment opportunities, and digital tools for business expansion.

Market Access & E-Commerce Enablement

Connecting entrepreneurs with national and international buyers through digital marketplaces and trade platforms.

Policy Awareness & Government Scheme Utilization

Educating women on leveraging central and state government schemes to maximize business growth opportunities.

Intellectual Property & Innovation Protection

Assisting women in securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights for their innovations.

Capacity Building & Growth Opportunities

Through this initiative, participants will benefit from:

Mentorship & Advisory Support

One-on-one guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.

Training & Workshops

Practical learning sessions covering business strategy, digital marketing, financial literacy, and more.

Networking & Market Exposure

Participation in trade fairs, business matchmaking events, and corporate collaborations.

Access to Funding & Investment

Support in securing grants, loans, and equity investments.

E-Commerce & Digital Skill Development

Training in online selling, social media marketing, and digital payment systems.

Who Can Apply?

Targeting women above 18 years of age, member of SHGs, exhibiting demonstratable interest in Scaling up the Livelihood Source into an Enterprise.

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