Vanitha Samrambhaka Sangamam

In a move to encourage women entrepreneurs in the State, the Department of Industries and Commerce organized a half-day long Women Entrepreneurs’ meet focusing on the current entrepreneurial friendly environment and policies offered by the State at the RDR Convention Center, Thiruvananthapuram on the International Women’s Day - March 08, 2023.

Hon’ble Minister for Health and Women and Child Development Smt. Veena George inaugurated the event, which was presided over by the Hon’ble Minster for Industries, Law and Coir, Shri P Rajeeve. In the event, the Minister felicitated the women entrepreneurs who have made immense contributions in their respective fields. Several women-friendly policies were also announced by the government as part of the women’s day. Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Smt. J Chinchurani inaugurated the promotional film of PMFME, the digital version of ‘VyavasayaKeralam' magazine and portals for ED club registration. Shri Suman Billa IAS, Principal Secretary Industries, Shri Harikishore S IAS, Director Industries were also present at the event.

More than 43,000 women had started new ventures in the state as part of the Year of Entrepreneurs initiative. Over 500 women entrepreneurs from different parts of the state participated in the entrepreneurs’ meet. As part of the event, there were special sessions wherein the women entrepreneurs shared their journey and experiences, apart from the discussions and product display. Also, stalls highlighting various services for entrepreneurs were set up by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, KSIDC, and K-bip at the event venue.