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WeACT (Access Connect & Transform) Chamber of Commerce for Women

Entrepreneurs- CoC

WeACT is a one-stop pla orm for women entrepreneurs that provides them with handholding assistance to

render their business compe ve sustainable. It is an ini a ve conceptualized by Accenture and EDII. T h e
pla orm has been able to make significant strides in empowering rural women entrepreneurs through its
various ini a ves. The last quarter noted the following ac vi es:

• In a bid to empower rural women
entrepreneurs, WeAct organized GST training
sessions in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. 30
enthusias c women par cipated in the During the quarter, WeAct achieved an
training to enhance their business acumen. impressive total sales of over Rs. 1,36,000,
The sessions were skillfully led by Shri K. including:
Sridhar, Deputy Commissioner of State Taxes,
providing valuable insights and knowledge on • Rs. 45,000 generated by the WeAct's
GST compliance. The ini a ve aimed to foster Corporate Hamper Kit, highligh ng the
financial independence and growth growing demand for sustainable products.
opportuni es for the par cipa ng women,
empowering them to succeed in their • Rs. 10,000 generated by Chetan Group and
entrepreneurial ventures. Yashodhara, showcasing innova ve eco-
friendly products at the Accenture's
• 4 new websites have been launched for its 'Corporate Friends' Exhibi on.
members, 'A Star Tailoring'; 'Alummaymatha'; • More than Rs. 30,000 generated by the 'Tri-
'Wellness Enterprise' and 'Common
Livelihood.' These pla orms aim to elevate City Accenture Exhibi on' across Bangalore,
entrepreneurs' online presence and brand Hyderabad, and Chennai.
visibility, ul mately transla ng into increased • Rs. 51,000 generated by the WeAct
sales and sustainable business growth. Emporium in Ahmedabad, featuring
products from rural women entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs exhibi ng their products at various exhibi ons.

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