SAMARTH initiative for women

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  • March 8, 2022
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SAMARTH initiative for women

Part of: Prelims and GS-II Policies and interventions 

Context: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSME) recently launched a Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – “SAMARTH” on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022 which is celebrated on 8th March every year.

Key takeaways 

  • Through this initiative, the Ministry is focusing on providing Skill Development and Market Development Assistance to women
  • Under the Samarth initiative, 20% seats in free Skill Development Programs organized under skill development schemes of the Ministry will be allocated for Women. 
  • More than 7,500 women will be benefitted. 
  • 20% of MSME Business Delegations sent to domestic and international exhibitions under the schemes for Marketing Assistance will be dedicated to women owned MSMEs.
  • The ministry is also continuously making efforts to develop entrepreneurship culture among women by offering several additional benefits for women in various schemes implemented by the Ministry.  

News Source: Newsonair

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