We believe women have immense potential, but they also face several financial and social obstacles that deprive them of a fair chance to run a business. The government can help by making the ecosystem and business environment more inclusive for them.
~Anna Roy Advisor to Niti Aayog said at Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad recently.
Women entrepreneurs have become an essential element of today’s business and corporate world. Not only are they able to perform their duties of both home and work but also, they comprise of almost half of all businesses owned. Today, more women are breaking free from the traditional, gender-specific roles. Young Women are venturing into the world of entrepreneurship through startup route.
3WC aims to highlight the role of women and the resources available to them in this domain. Share your information for benefits of the larger community at 3EC’s Women’s World. Stay tuned.
IMPORTANT FACTS, RESOURCES & LINKS:
Women Entrepreneurs in India (source: Startupindia.gov.in)
- Women constitute only 13.76% of the total entrepreneurs. 8.05 million out of the 58.5 million entrepreneurs are women.
- These establishments in total, owned by females. They provide employment to 13.45 million people.
- Currently women entrepreneurs maybe less. Overall women comprise about 30% of corporate senior management positions. This is notably higher than the global average (24 percent).
- The overall median proportion of female executives in successful companies is 7.1 percent, compared to 3.1 percent at unsuccessful companies.
- Stand-Up India facilitates Bank loans between 10 lacs to 1 Cr to SC/ST & or women entrepreneurs.
- Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development (TREAD) provides women with trade related training, information and counselling & grant of up to 30% of the total project cost.
STARTUPINDIA – WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
To celebrate this gracious occasion and celebrate the spirit of Women Entrepreneurship, Startup India is engaging in multiple activities to support early stage women startups and aspiring entrepreneurs. Apply Now