Women Entrepreneurs Are Key To India’s Green Economy

From Deepali Khanna / Forbes: India’s Governmental program MUDRA Yojana sets up small loans to microentrepreneurs. Combined with SEMA (Self-Employed Women’s Association), the aim is to bolster growth of women entrepreneurs, reduce poverty, and increase the number of women entrepreneurs and women in the workforce in India. Special emphasis is placed on innovative approaches to the climate crisis that can be found in women-led ventures.

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Issue Areas:

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Community Wealth Building, Gender Rights, Inclusive Growth

Impact Areas:

Distributed Trust and Power, Equity, Health and Wellness, Justice and Anti-Oppression, Redefining Institutions

Actors:

Government, Nonprofit / NGO, Philanthropy and Social Impact Investors

Communities Served:

Womxn, Workers

Strategies:

Changing Narratives, Easing Economic Burdens for Individuals, Reallocating Government / Public Financing

Success Factors:

Addressing Underlying Issues, Business With Social Goals, Empowering People, Expanding Access, Leveling the Playing Field, Overcoming the Big Challenges, Providing Cash Instead Of Goods/Services, Remixing The Talent Pool

Geographic Region:

Asia

Countries:

India

Date:

March 7, 2024

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