Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation and NITI Aayog Launch 'Faral Sakhi' Initiative to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) and NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) launched the 'Faral Sakhi' initiative to empower women entrepreneurs. During Diwali, over 3 tons of snacks were sold under this initiative. |
| Objective | To support women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production by providing training, kitchen facilities, and marketing support. |
| State | Maharashtra (CM: Eknath Shinde, Governor: Ramesh Bais, Capital: Mumbai). |
| Initiative Name | 'Faral Sakhi' initiative. |
| Collaborating Partners | Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) and Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog. |
| Launched Year of WEP | 2018 (Incubated under NITI Aayog, transitioned to public-private partnership in 2022). |
| Success in Diwali | Over 3 tons of snacks sold due to superior quality and taste. |
| Training Partner | Centre for Education, Governance, and Public Policy (CEGP Foundation). |
| Key Feature of WEP | Focuses on access to finance, skilling, mentoring, networking, market linkages, and compliance support for women entrepreneurs. |
| Program Linked | 'Award to Reward' initiative under WEP to scale women-led businesses domestically and internationally. |