Swavalambini: Women Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme

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The Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme was held on 2^nd July 2025 at the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya marking the first awareness initiative following the successful inauguration of the Swavalambini Pilot Project by the NITI Aayog. This Pilot project has been launched in 5 states across the country out of which three states are from North East namely, Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. This session aimed to empower and inspire women entrepreneurs by introducing them to the world of entrepreneurship and encouraging them to explore innovative and self-reliant career paths.

The event was organized under the banner of Swavalambini, an Initiative of NITI Aayog & Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), GoI being implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC), North Eastern Hill University, Shillong and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati. The programme served as a stepping stone toward building a strong culture of women-led startups and entrepreneurial ventures within the region. With enthusiastic participation and engaging discussions, the awareness session was a resounding success, laying the foundation for more impactful activities in the future.

Participants were encouraged to think creatively, identify unique problems in their near enviroment, and explore how entrepreneurial thinking can lead to creating impactful solutions. Through interactive discussions, real-life case studies, and motivational talks, the programme successfully ignited interest among the participants and helped them understand the basics of setting up and running a business. The event laid a strong foundation for future workshops, training sessions, and incubation support under the Swavalambini banner.

Several women entrepreneurs displayed their products related to food and beverages, textiles and handlooms, soft toys and decorative items etc. The event encouraged young women entrepreneurs to step forward, take risks and lead with purpose to create societal change and meaningful impact in the long run.