NSRCEL, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) and Sanjeevini –Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (KSRLPS)- Project Swavalambane Phase-2

Driven by the objective of empowering and building skills and competencies of women, EDII implemented Project Swavalambane Phase-2, an initiative by NSRCEL, the business incubator at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), and Sanjeevini –Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (KSRLPS), supported by the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). The objective of the 6-month project, initiated in February 2024, was to empower rural women entrepreneurs with businesses in non-farm / non-agri activities in Karnataka so that their businesses scale up. The project was implemented in 26 districts of Karnataka State.

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

150 women entrepreneurs were addressed and connected with mentors, investors, and business professionals to provide them with access to markets and networks.

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Economic Growth and Diversification

150 entrepreneurs registered a 15% increase in their income level. These entrepreneurs are now capable of creating jobs and contributing to economic growth within their communities.