As India celebrates 10 years of the Startup India initiative, the country has firmly established itself as one of the world’s largest and most diverse startup ecosystems. With over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups as of December 2025, India’s entrepreneurial landscape is transforming economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion nationwide….
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National Drive for Rural Entrepreneurship Launched
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises, the Ministry of Rural Development has launched a nationwide “National Campaign on Entrepreneurship” under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The campaign aims to create a strong ecosystem for non-farm rural enterprises and accelerate…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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Amit Shah Lauds Modi’s Diplomacy on CEPA Deal
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has hailed the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a landmark achievement, describing it as a victory of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s diplomacy for the prosperity of farmers, artisans, women, and MSMEs. The agreement, according to the…
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Saras 2025: Celebrating Lakhpati Didis’ Journey
On a crisp December morning at Sunder Nursery, Delhi, the Saras Food Festival 2025 became a living map of India aromatic lanes of regional cuisine, stalls of handloom and craft, and hundreds of women entrepreneurs who now call themselves Lakhpati Didis. Organised under DAY-NRLM by the Ministry of Rural Development,…
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PMFME Scheme Powers Micro Food Units Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has recorded strong traction across India, the government told Parliament on Friday. The programme aimed at formalising micro food processors, strengthening market access and improving competitiveness has sanctioned 1,62,744 loans under its credit-linked subsidy component and approved seed capital…
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Vice-President Reviews MSME Ministry’s Key Achievements
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed today by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on the sector’s key achievements, its critical importance to India’s economy, and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship. The meeting took place at Parliament House, where Union MSME…
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IITF 2025: Bharat Mandapam Highlights Small Businesses
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam has turned New Delhi’s exhibition complex into a bustling marketplace where first-generation entrepreneurs, rural artisans and small farmers meet buyers, earn orders and test products for national demand. With over 3,500 participants, the fair—running for 14 days—brings together traditional crafts,…
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GeM & UN Women Sign MoU to Boost Women Entrepreneurs
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and UN Women India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase participation of women entrepreneurs—especially those from the informal sector—in India’s public procurement ecosystem. The agreement, signed at GeM’s Jeevan Bharti office in New Delhi, aims to scale the Womaniya initiative and deepen market linkages…
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We Rise Initiative Boosts Indian Women Entrepreneurs
NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World have jointly launched the ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative to empower Indian women-led MSMEs. The programme under the WEP’s Award to Reward (ATR) framework aims to scale women-led businesses globally through mentorship, trade facilitation, and…