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The Non-Farm Imperative: Rural Women Entrepreneurs and the 2030 Jobs Mission

India is witnessing a gradual yet critical shift in its rural employment landscape. For generations, agriculture has shaped not just livelihoods, but the very identity of rural communities. Today, that identity is expanding. Across villages, people are looking beyond farming, aspiring for enterprises and occupations that can provide stability, dignity, …

Finance that Builds Futures: Reimagining Capital to Unleash Inclusive Entrepreneurship

The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by heightened volatility and rapidly changing credit dynamics. In India, these global shifts are mirrored by domestic challenges which underscore a critical issue: while traditional financial systems are adapting to new global realities, significant segments of the population face exclusion …

Empowering Rural Women: A Catalyst for Global Change

‘When you empower women, you empower a nation’ As we approach the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, it is crucial to recognise the remarkable contributions of rural women to the socio-economic fabric of our world. These women are at the forefront of food production, natural resource management …