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Revolutionizing E-commerce: Indian Women Entrepreneurs Take on the World!

  India is keeping up with the rapid technological change in the world. Through a strategic alliance with the international incubator Womennovator, Amazon India is at the forefront of supporting female entrepreneurs. Under this partnership, 200 women entrepreneurs will be able to introduce their items on Amazon's websites and global markets. This is a crucial step toward enhancing the usability of e-commerce for organizations of all sizes and empowering Indian women business owners. Amazon Global Selling is an initiative that aims to make it easier for Indian Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Businesses (MSMEs) to enter the market. The initiative has already generated more than $5 billion in total sales, and the company expects to reach $20 billion by 2025. This is a remarkable accomplishment that has been made possible by India's growing e-commerce popularity. The partnership with Womennovator is expected to help many Indian women entrepreneurs scale their businesses and take their products to a global audience. Brands like Kidsy Winsy, Vishaala Naturals, Gems & Jewels, and Bunko Jungo will be among those taking part in this program. These brands will operate across different sectors including apparel, beauty, jewelry, spices, sanitation, and others. They will be provided with skill development, information, and guidance to help them grow their businesses. This initiative presents a great opportunity for Indian women business owners to showcase their skills and entrepreneurial zeal on a global stage. Also, it is a step in the direction of e-commerce being more inclusive and open to all. With Amazon leading the way, the future of e-commerce in India seems to be bright, and there are countless prospects for Indian women entrepreneurs.

9 Mar 2023
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The Spectacular Orchidarium of Shillong: A Tourist Hotspot

The orchidarium in 6th Mile Upper Shillong area has been a recent tourist attraction in the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong. This is due to the display of the orchid flower plants in a plethora of different hues, cultivated by 20 women entrepreneurs from the state of Meghalaya. Developed in 2019, the orchidarium is situated in an area of 600 meters in Polly House. It showcases various types of orchid plants including seed plants, cut flowers, and potted plants in both local and hybrid varieties.  The success of the orchidarium is largely due to the funding and assistance given by the Department of Biotechnology of the Central Government. This has enabled the 20 women cultivators from Shillong and East Khasi Hills district to become entrepreneurs of orchid plants. The orchidarium has recently been diversified with the cultivation of succulent and ornamental plants, as well as medicinal orchid plants.  Encouraged by the success of the orchidarium, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a public enterprise of the Department of Biotechnology, has started a larger project that will give opportunities to 100 more women entrepreneurs in the district of Ri-bhoi through orchid plants.  The success of the orchidarium despite the pandemic has enabled the sales of the orchid plants worth over Rs. 7 lakhs. This in turn has enabled the women entrepreneurs to gain financial freedom and economic stability.  This project is an example of how the implementation of the Central Government’s assistance and funding can help to empower local women entrepreneurs and help to bring positive economic change in the region. 

27 Jan 2023
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Dedicated Industrial Policy For Women In Maharashtra

Maharashtra is the only state in the country to have an industrial policy dedicated to women. This initiative was unveiled earlier this month and has wholeheartedly been received by women entrepreneurs. The policy gives an impetus to women for starting their businesses, including capital assistance of up to Rs 1 crore, subsidized interest rates and electricity tariff, among others. It aims to double the number of women-run businesses, promote financial independence of women and develop a maximum number of women entrepreneurs in the state. The policy rendered a string of benefits to firms having complete women ownership or proprietorship. President of Chamber of Marathwada for Industry and Agriculture (CMIA) Prasad Kokil termed the policy as a good initiative by the government as it is for the first time, a structured policy has been approved for women entrepreneurs. He added that the policy emboldens women to take loans to make their business prosper as it offers loans at very low-interest rates to women. The policy also helps with the marketing aspect of business by providing discounts to women entrepreneurs to display their products in exhibitions. While the policy shows a cent per cent effort by the government towards promotion of encouraging women-run enterprises, industry representatives and women entrepreneurs have stressed on its implementation to ensure its success.  

20 Dec 2017
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