NEWS – Swavalambini: Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Northeast India Launched by Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary in Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Objective: Empower female students in Northeast HEIs with entrepreneurial skills, resources, and mentorship.
• Collaboration: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and NITI Aayog.
• Implementation: Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) in collaboration with NITI Aayog.
• Target Institutions: Gauhati University, NEHU, Kiang Nangba Government College, RiBhoi College, Mizoram University, Government Champai College, Lunglei Government College, Handique College, Dispur College.

Key Features:

• Structured Approach: Stage-wise entrepreneurial process from awareness to funding.
• Recognition & Awards: Successful ventures will be recognized and awarded.
• Inauguration: Virtually launched in 9 colleges/universities by Shri Jayant Chaudhary.

Program Components:

• Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP): 2-day session for 600 students on basic entrepreneurial concepts.
• Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP): 40-hour training for 300 selected students covering business aspects (finance, market, legal, networking).
• Mentorship: 6 months of support for EDP participants.
• Faculty Development Programme (FDP): 5-day training for HEI faculty on entrepreneurship education.
• Award to Rewards Initiative: Recognizes successful women entrepreneurs.

Alignment with NEP 2020:

• Builds on NEP’s focus on skill integration, industry collaboration, and hands-on experience.

Goals:

• 10% of EDP trainees to launch successful enterprises.
• Instill a culture of entrepreneurship within HEIs.
• Create sustainable women-led enterprises.