Bastar, a district in the state of Chhattisgarh, is home to one of the largest tribal populations in the country. According to the 1991 census, at least 72 per cent of the population belonged to the Scheduled Tribe social group. … Read More
Small, Growing Businesses and Employment
Enabling Sustainable Livelihoods for Women’s Collectives in Tribal Areas
Saradha Krishnamoorthy, John Victor Arunkumar, Preethi Rao
Digital Adoption among Farmer Collectives and its Members in India: Status and Opportunities for Intervention
Shubhangi Jaiswal (SARDI Fellow), Sridhar Easwaran and Poorna Pushkala, Samunnati (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University
Despite employing a substantial 43 per cent of India’s workforce, the agricultural sector contributes only 16 per cent to the national GDP (The World Bank, 2024). This reflects some of the challenges the agricultural sector faces in India. 86 per … Read More
India MSME Tech Policy Fellowship Program
Santanu Pramanik, Vatsima Tripathi
India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), spanning the trade, manufacturing, and service sectors, contribute significantly to both the domestic market and the country’s export landscape. Recognising the evolving digital ecosystem in India and its potential to transform micro, small, … Read More
Formalization of Nano Enterprises through Digital Platforms: Potential and Challenges
Vibhanshu Kumar (SARDI Fellow), Lalitagauri Kulkarni, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University
India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), spanning over trade, manufacturing, and service sectors, contribute significantly to both the domestic market and the country’s export landscape. According to the 73rd round (2015-16) of the NSS, India has nearly 63 million … Read More
Rethinking the Digital Shift for Weavers and Handloom Collectives: Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Handloom Sector
Eisha Choudhary (SARDI Fellow), Priya Krishnamoorthy, 200 Million Artisans (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University
India sits at the cusp of a creativity and culture-led manufacturing revolution. A significant player in this is the nation’s vast and diverse handloom sector, which offers a ready foundation to build the future of sustainable textile value chains. The … Read More
Harnessing the Power of Social Commerce: Perspectives from Women Entrepreneurs
Megha Shree, Harshita Pande
India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, is expected to reach middle-income status by 2047. Over the last decade, India has witnessed a momentous increase in the number of women entrepreneurs working in various sectors. However, there is … Read More
Unlocking Digital Horizons for MSMEs in India
Partners: United States Agency for International Development (USAID), DAI Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) constitute a significant portion of India’s economic landscape. Despite a significant thrust from policy, a large percentage of these enterprises remain unregistered with statutory offices, … Read More
Scaling the Ladder: Exploring the Growth Potential for Women-Led Nano Enterprises
LEAD at Krea University, Ambuja Foundation
In India, women’s empowerment has been a focal point of national growth strategies, policies, and the constitution, aimed at ensuring economic independence, equity, and the development of women. Despite women constituting nearly half of India’s population, roughly only one-third participate … Read More
Capacity Building on-the-go: Insights from a Digital Learning Initiative for Rural Women Entrepreneurs
Vimisha Gohel, Sijo John
Empowering rural women entrepreneurs through business training is instrumental in imparting crucial skills, including sound financial management, marketing, and strategic planning. Specialised training programs become essential since many women entrepreneurs in rural areas may have limited familiarity with business and … Read More
Social Media’s Impact on Women’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Megha Shree, Inayat Singh Beri
Expanding upon the insights shared in the initial segment of our two-part blog, the discussion in this second piece is anchored on the women who are benefitting from taking the social commerce route globally and how social media is providing … Read More
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