Industries Department Celebrates International Women’s Day, Honours Women Entrepreneurs

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 11 March 2025

The Industries Department marked International Women’s Day with nice enthusiasm on Monday, celebrating the achievements of girls entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals. The occasion, held within the division’s Conference Hall, featured Mr. Rakesh Das, Director of Industries, because the chief visitor, with Deputy Directors Mr. Mohd. Ishaque and Ms. Sunita Kumari as particular friends.

A key spotlight of the occasion was the inspiring accounts shared by three profitable girls entrepreneurs who’ve constructed their companies with help from authorities schemes such because the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), and numerous startup initiatives. These girls spoke about their journeys, shedding mild on the challenges they encountered and the perseverance that led them to success.

In his tackle, Mr. Rakesh Das praised the resilience and willpower of girls entrepreneurs, emphasizing their important position within the nation’s financial development. He reiterated the Industries Department’s dedication to supporting aspiring girls entrepreneurs by means of monetary help, coaching applications, and mentorship alternatives.

The occasion additionally featured interactive video games and cultural performances, fostering a way of camaraderie and celebration amongst attendees. Participants enthusiastically engaged within the actions, making the event each informative and pleasurable.

The celebration concluded with an encouraging message from Ms. Meera Nambiar, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), urging girls to proceed breaking boundaries and striving for achievement within the enterprise world. The Industries Department reaffirmed its dedication to making a supportive ecosystem for women-led enterprises, paving the way in which for a extra inclusive and affluent future.