The Women Entrepreneurship Program is a pragmatic initiative that the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) introduced in an effort to empower women entrepreneurs and promote economic growth. This program seeks to address the obstacles that women have while starting their own business by providing essential training, information, and connections.
Free self-learning courses on fundamental entrepreneurship are now accessible on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) in different languages. This marks the Women Entrepreneurship Program to augment. Participants will get a co-branded certificate from Britannia Industries, NSDC, and NIESBUD—the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development—after completing these courses, recognizing their aptitude for entrepreneurship.
With the support of this Women Entrepreneurship Program, almost 25 lakh women in India will be empowered to launch and expand prosperous enterprises by giving them the tools, resources, and expertise they need.
The Women Entrepreneurship Program program will conclude with a grand finale in which a distinguished panel will hear the business ideas of the top 50 candidates. Britannia Industries will give financial rewards of 10 lakh rupees each to the top ten competitors in order to further promote innovation and performance.
At the launch of this program, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, GOI said, “It is our privilege that Britannia has partnered with us, focusing on women entrepreneurship.
We have achieved significant progress in entrepreneurship through NIESBUD and special programs with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development and other ministries. We are also collaborating closely with other corporates and government departments, to provide skill training to women’s self-help groups, whether individually or collectively, and to help organize them into various business entities.
In the skilling segment, under Jan Shikshan Sansthan, 82% of our trainees are women. In the PMKVY short-term training program, close to 45% of the participants are women.”
Echoing this sentiment, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, COO (Officiating CEO), NSDC & MD, NSDC International stated, “Today, this program is about women-led entrepreneurship and aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision for women development. One of the most important component of this is that private and public sector organisation are going together telling women to have entrepreneurial ambitions. From Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao to Lakhpati Didi, India has travelled a lot of distance when it comes to women development.”
Speaking about Britannia’s motivation to join forces with NSDC, Shri Rajneet Singh Kohli, CEO and Executive Director, Britannia Industries, said “Britannia Marie Gold’s vision is to help women entrepreneurs to soar together to do more. Our MoU with the National Skill Development Corporation is a game-changer for women’s empowerment in India. By providing free courses and advanced training to millions of aspiring women entrepreneurs, we are not just opening doors but breaking down barriers. This partnership amplifies our commitment to creating a nurturing ecosystem where women can lead, innovate, and drive our economy forward. Together, we are empowering women to reach their full potential.”
The Indian government is committed to assisting women who want to start their entrepreneurial journey by providing them with possibilities for basic skill development, free online courses, and all-encompassing incubation support. The purpose of this program is to address the unique obstacles that women have while launching and expanding their own enterprises. Along with providing cash awards and showcasing their goods and services on the Skill India Digital Hub in collaboration with Britannia Industries Limited, the project demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting an inclusive atmosphere for female entrepreneurs.
In keeping with the government’s objective of supporting women in entrepreneurship, this initiative will be carried out in stages to guarantee thorough assistance and optimal results.
With funding from the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), the NSDC is being divided into two parts and will provide free online self-learning courses on entrepreneurship through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). These courses will cover important subjects including digital skills, market analysis, finance fundamentals, company setting, and entrepreneurial abilities. They are offered in many languages.
In the following round, 10,000 shortlisted competitors from 100 different business models receive strong incubation assistance from NSDC. This support includes aid with business registration, project report preparation, industrial workshops, entrepreneurship development programs, business model selection, and advice on funding through different government entrepreneurship and startup schemes.
In addition, participants’ goods and services will be promoted on Britannia’s digital ecosystem for women entrepreneurs as well as SIDH’s e-commerce platform, UdhyamKart.
To guarantee the Women Entrepreneurship Program‘s long-term efficacy, NSDC will carry out regular impact evaluations to gauge the viability and profitability of the firms it supports.
The Women Entrepreneurship Program is a noteworthy endeavor aimed at expanding the scope and prominence of women-owned enterprises, fostering an encouraging environment that enables female entrepreneurs to attain their maximum potential. The collaboration between Britannia and NSDC demonstrates a common dedication to fostering an atmosphere where female entrepreneurs may thrive and make a substantial contribution to India’s economic development, noted its official release.
