​Swavalambini: Women Entrepreneurship Programme for the Northeast

On 7th February 2025, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, launched Swavalambini, a women entrepreneurship programme in Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.

  • The initiative aims to empower women in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by providing entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and funding support.

Key Highlights

  • Stage-wise Entrepreneurial Support: A structured approach covering awareness, training, mentorship, and funding for women-led startups.
  • Higher Education Institutions Involved: Implemented across nine HEIs, including Gauhati University, NEHU, Mizoram University, and others.
  • Training & Development: 600 female students to undergo a 2-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP), while 300 will receive intensive 40-hour Entrepreneurship Development Programme ....
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