IPE successfully organized workshop on the impact of Stand-Up India on marginalized sections

– A Comparative Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Select States of India

The Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad organized a Workshop on the “Impact of Stand-Up India on Marginalized Sections- A Comparative Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Select States of India” sponsored by the ICSSR, at the Institute of Public Enterprise, Osmania University Campus, on 23 February 2024.The workshop was attended by several entrepreneurs, beneficiaries of the scheme, bankers, members from the academia and students.

Prof. S. Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, Institute of Public Enterprise, delivered the welcome address, and explained the importance of Stand-Up India Scheme in nation building.  Dr M Karthik, Project Director, Stand Up India research project presented the findings of the study with the stakeholders and participants. Other team members of the Stand-Up India project Dr Vasanthi, Dr Shweta and Dr Padmakar clarified Q & A session with the audience.

Mrs. Aruna Dasari, Industrialist and President of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI), Telangana Chapter, emphasised the need for the women from the marginalised sections to take up entrepreneurship. She highlighted how the Stand-Up India scheme brought significant socio-economic improvement in the lives of several women entrepreneurs.

Mr. Ganti Kamalakar, Assistant General Manager of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Loan Point, Union Bank of India, Hyderabad, gave a detailed presentation on the Stand-Up India Scheme and urged prospective entrepreneurs make use of such wonderful Government schemes and to prepare a strong business plan to succeed in their venture.