Swavalambini

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog launched Swavalambini.

• The program targets female students in higher education institutions across Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.
• It aims to empower these students by providing them with an entrepreneurial mindset, essential resources, and mentorship to succeed in their ventures.
• The initiative introduces a structured, stage-wise entrepreneurial process, encompassing awareness, development, mentorship, and funding support.
• The program is implemented in nine colleges and universities, including Gauhati University, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), and Mizoram University.
• The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) offers an intensive 40-hour training for 300 selected participants, covering topics like financial planning, market access, legal compliance, and business networking.
• Participants receive six months of dedicated mentorship to help transform their business ideas into viable enterprises.