The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Britannia Industries, has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Program to empower 25 lakh women across India. This initiative provides free self-learning entrepreneurship courses on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH), available in multiple languages, culminating in co-branded certificates from NSDC, Britannia, and NIESBUD.
Participants will gain vital skills to start and grow their businesses. The program’s finale will feature the top 50 contestants presenting their ideas to a jury, with Britannia awarding ₹10 lakh grants to 10 winners. Additionally, NSDC will offer incubation support to 10,000 contestants, covering business model selection, workshops, and funding guidance through government schemes.
At the launch, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, highlighted the collaboration’s significance. Britannia’s CEO, Shri Rajneet Singh Kohli, emphasized their commitment to breaking barriers for women entrepreneurs.The initiative is poised to significantly impact regional markets like Guwahati. By empowering local women with entrepreneurial skills, the program aims to stimulate small business growth, contributing to economic diversity and resilience in the Guwahati market. Enhanced support for women entrepreneurs is expected to foster innovation and sustainable business ventures in the region.
