Swavalambini: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Swavalambini |
| Launched by | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and NITI Aayog |
| Launch Location | Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut |
| Objective | Empower women by developing entrepreneurial mindset, providing resources, and guidance for business success. |
| Program Structure | - Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) <br> - Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) <br> - Faculty Development Programme (FDP) <br> - Financing |
| Key Features | - Recognise and reward successful enterprises <br> - Strengthen entrepreneurship culture in higher education <br> - Promote women-led enterprises as a driver of economic transformation |
| Alignment with Policies | - National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 <br> - Start-up India, Stand-up India, PM Mudra Yojana, Women Entrepreneurship Platform <br> - Union Budget 2025: Rs 10,000 crore start-up fund, 100% tax exemption on start-up dividends for first five years |
| Women Entrepreneurship in India | |
| Total MSMEs in India | 63 million+ |
| Women-owned MSMEs | 20% (12.39 million) |
| Employment by Women-led MSMEs | 22-27 million people |
| Global Rankings | - Mastercard Index on Women Entrepreneurship (MIWE) 2021: 57th out of 65 <br> - Global Female Entrepreneurship Index (FEI): 70th out of 77 |
| Top States for Women-led MSMEs | West Bengal (23.42%), Tamil Nadu (10.37%), Telangana (7.85%), Karnataka (7.56%), Andhra Pradesh (6.76%) |