Governor calls for creating an ecosystem to promote women-led entrepreneurship
SHIMLA 21 August, 2026
· Says women’s entrepreneurship vital for inclusive growth and self-reliant India
Governor Kavinder Gupta along-with Lady Governor Bindu Gupta today visited the “Desi Cravings-Haryana Women Food Entrepreneurs Special”, organised at Chandigarh in association with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP).
The event organised by Founder-President, COWE Haryana Chapter (Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India) Ruchita Bansal showcased the entrepreneurial journey and products of 50 selected women food entrepreneurs from Haryana, providing them an opportunity to connect with buyers, mentors and industry leaders.
Interacting with the participating women entrepreneurs, the Governor appreciated their enterprise, creativity and determination and said that such initiatives provide a meaningful platform to showcase women-led businesses and connect them with wider markets.
Kavinder Gupta said that women are not merely beneficiaries of development but important drivers of economic growth and nation-building. He emphasised the need to create an ecosystem where women are encouraged to move from self-employment to sustainable enterprises, generate employment and become active contributors to the local and national economy.
The Governor said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India has undertaken a wide range of initiatives to promote women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. He highlighted programmes such as Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, Stand-Up India, PMEGP, DAY-NRLM, Lakhpati Didi, Namo Drone Didi and PM SVANidhi, among others. He noted that these initiatives are helping women gain access to credit, skills, markets and institutional support.
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