Care Economy is fundamental, not just for families but for the markets, state and society.
Ms. @annaroy9 and I write about the care deficit, a national care policy and opportunity for creating dignified jobs in care
@cspramesh@paramiyer_@ShombiSharp@MicroSave@NITIAayog
Bringing care work into the formal economy is important. An overarching National Care Policy, that enables adequate provision of affordable, quality, and where required subsidised care for all age groups, could be a starting point: #NITIAayog Sr Adviser @annaroy9 and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Lead @SonalJaitly
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Tamil Nadu has the highest share of women borrowers at 44%, a NITI Aayog report titled From Borrowers to Builders: Women’s Role in India’s Financial Growth Story shows.
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Women are shaping India’s growth story! Stay tuned as we unveil key insights from the report, “From Borrowers to Builders: Women’s Role in India’s Financial Growth Story”, by @NITIAayog, prepared under the aegis of WEP in collaboration with @CIBIL_Official and @MicroSave.
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Women worldwide make huge savings but barely have access to credit. Our latest blog highlights these barriers & provides solutions to bridge this gap.
Read here 👉 https://t.co/5F4MAtFULc
#SheLeads#IWD2025#CreditGap
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
We’re thrilled to announce a collaboration with @NITIAayog to boost #FinancialInclusion in #AspirationalBlocks across 16 Indian states!
Together, we’ll drive better access to #FinancialServices, improving governance & transforming lives in underserved communities. 🌟https://t.co/E864zYsqyJ
#NDTVEmergingBusinessConclave | Watch: Sonal Jaitly (@SonalJaitly), Associate Partner, MicroSave Consulting speaks on government schemes out there for women entrepreneurs
Advancing Women Entrepreneurs: NITI Aayog & Urban Company Unveil ATR Program Cohort
NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), in partnership with Urban Company, proudly announced the launch of a new cohort under its Award to Reward (ATR) Program, dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness sector.
The launch event featured Ms. Anna Roy, Mission Director, WEP & Principal Economic Advisor, NITI Aayog, Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, Ministry of MSME and Mr. Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Founder & CEO of Urban Company. The event highlighted the program's mission to empower women across age groups in their entrepreneurial journeys.
The ATR Program will select a cohort of 25 women entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness sector, providing them with six ecosystem needs: finance, business development, skills training, legal compliance, market access, and mentorship. This initiative reflects WEP and Urban Company’s commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in reaching their full potential.
#NITIAayog #PMOIndia #WEP #WomenEmpowerment #WomenEntrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurship Platform Partners with Urban Company to Empower Women Salon and Beauty Parlor Owners
Program focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs who own local salons and parlors
Read here: https://t.co/N26nAFZKbQ
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"4 key pillars in #gender intelligent #banking (GIB) need rethinking from a gender lens: Business strategy, policy & governance, product & service design, & delivery channels & operations," says @SonalJaitly, GESI Lead at MSC. Our GESI & #Data Insights team continues training on GIB with @StanbicKE in Nairobi. #GenderEquality #InclusiveBanking
Growth of our national GDP is linked to raising credit for women entrepreneurs, so it’s ever so important that women entrepreneurs have a share of the available credit.
-Mr. Neeraj Nigam, Executive Director, @RBI at FWC Event
A study by the @FACEOfIndiaOrg & @MicroSave finds NBFC or bank affiliation (57%) as the top verification factor for loan apps, followed by reviews or ratings (55%). Surprisingly, 75% overlook downloads or data-sharing metrics.
Read the report 👉https://t.co/Ql2uPFapXZ to learn more.
#ConsumerProtection #DigitalLending
Odisha’s #MUKTA program was launched during COVID-19 to provide employment & guaranteed wages to migrant workers. @MicroSave & @gatesfoundation implemented the #smartpayments solution to streamline payments to beneficiaries.
Listen to their testimonies here 👉https://t.co/oHGdUsS6XW
Women’s empowerment via #DPI, @ONDC_Official & @wep_community is vital for digital equality. We must address challenges in device access, connectivity & skills to unlock USD 1 tn in missed GDP. Learn how we can advance #DigitalInclusion & #GenderEquality https://t.co/XcNmGzN9lG #DigitalIndia
We are grateful to Jenifer Shapiro (@jrose0411), Global Lead at @MicroSave for sharing her insights on the importance of Trade in enabling gender equality at the @unctad#CSW68 side event!
Exciting discussion at #CSW68 on empowering women through trade. Building inclusive financial ecosystems and implementing gender-responsive trade policies are vital steps to enable women to thrive in more profitable and higher-value-added activities.
A professor at @iitbombay & docs in @TataMemorial developed a #cancer therapy over 7 yrs. Large pharma firms scoffed. Today, 98 patients have received the drug,50% show +response. Global scientists are shocked. How did they manage ? What’s their story? I find out @livemint
MSC seeks to improve the sustenance of women-led businesses in Vietnam under the MetLife Women led-Business (WLB) program in partnership with WISE, Vietnam. Through WLB, we conduct training sessions & networking events. Watch this video ▶️ to learn more https://t.co/RBtgqaPQmG
#WomenInBusiness #Innovation #Metlife #WISEVietnam
🎙️ Shri Narayan Rane, Hon’ble Minister of MSME launched WEP x MoMSME Award-ToReward (#ATR) at Shakti Summit with key dignitaries. A pan-India, sector-agnostic initiative unlocking women entrepreneurs' potential. 🌐 Aim: Reach 50,000 women.
#WEPIndia#WomenLedDevelopment