SHIKSHA Initiative participated in Fempreneur 2023 March 2023
Shiv Nadar Foundation organized ‘Fempreneur 2023’ in collaboration with Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) on 29th March 2023 at Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence (Delhi-NCR) to celebrate the enterprising spirit of women. The event was attended by founders, investors, change-makers, and representatives from corporate and government bodies. The event highlighted the journey of urban and rural women who run their livelihood enterprises and are associated with Samuday and Uday Initiatives by the HCL Foundation and SHIKSHA Initiative by the Shiv Nadar Foundation.
The products developed by these enterprises were also showcased in an exhibition cum sale at the event. It garnered an overwhelming response from the audience.
During the event, Bhawana Sharma from SHIKSHA Plus briefed about the program explaining the reach and impact created by the interventions across the villages. Two stalls were also set up by the learners showcasing their handmade products. These learners started their enterprises after receiving their completion certificates from SHIKSHA Initiative. AIC and SHIKSHA Initiative felicitated Asha Ji, Sebrunisha and other learners of SHIKSHA Plus and Gram Panchayat Samanvayaks for their contribution.
Among the event partners were HCL SAMUDAY and HCL UDAY, Urban and Rural Women Livelihood Enterprising initiatives, SHIKSHA Initiative, Shiv Nadar Foundation, Womennovator, Sirona Hygiene and Headstart Foundation. Keynote speakers like Ms Niharika Rajiv, Angel Investor, Ms Simmi Puri, Co-founder-Digiproctor, Ms Ipsita Kathuria, Founder and CEO-Talent Nomics India and Ms Anushka Jain, Founder and CEO-Share at Door Step were also present during the event.
