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“A conducive environment for women entrepreneurs is crucial
for our country's development. Empowering women not only
strengthens the backbone of our society but also ensures
balanced growth. The government has been promo ng
women leadership and empowerment in an effort to bolster
India's women-led development agenda. This collabora on
between the NCW and EDII has proved to be a significant step
towards building the capacity of women entrepreneurs and
crea ng a suppor ve ecosystem for their success.”
- Shri Harsh Sanghavi
Minister of State for Home, Industries, Cultural Ac vi es,
Sports, Youth Service (Independent Charge), Govt. of Gujarat

“We have successfully completed 100 EAPs, which has helped 5796 women
from across different regions of the country, realise their untapped
poten al. The response has been encouraging, with women acknowledging
their capabili es and showing the confidence to step ahead with their plans
to float their enterprises. It is my dream to see more and more women
become financially independent. While the government is greatly
suppor ve with women-oriented policies, I believe the society also has to be
influenced to adopt a posi ve mindset towards bringing women in the
economic mainstream. I am confident that women will emerge, in huge
numbers, as successful entrepreneurs and inspire several more to follow
suit. The support from EDII has been crucial in this journey.”
- Smt. Rekha Sharma
Chairperson
Na onal Commission for Women

“EDII has been commi ed to empowering women through well-meaning
women entrepreneurship awareness and development programmes. We
are glad to have collaborated with NCW to promote poten al women
entrepreneurs. These programmes have ensured development of skills,
competencies and posi ve mindset among women and will foster financial
independence among women. I am proud of the progress we have made
with the crucial support of NCW, and look forward to further advancements
in women-led entrepreneurship.”
- Dr Sunil Shukla
Director General
Entrepreneurship Development Ins tute of India

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