The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda
for Sustainable Development
defines the way forward for economic growth, gender equality, poverty and a secure future through partnerships and collaborations. The UdyamStree campaign aligns with, and endeavors to, achieve Sustainable Development Goal no. 05 (add context about what the SDGs are/drafted by who/when etc.), i.e., Gender Equality, through its vision to create a gender-inclusive ecosystem and a level playing field for women entrepreneurs in the country.
Female population
Female Labour Force Participation Rate
Not even half of the global average
India ranks at
140
among
156
countries
It has fallen by
among 28 places
since 2020
It is the third-worst performer among South Asian countries
Women’s participation in
entrepreneurship could increase
India’s GDP by $ 0.7 trillion
by 2025.
Businesses run by women
entrepreneurs could create new jobs
for other women, inspiring them to
workforce, resulting
in exponential economic
growth.
UdyamStree is an initiative by EdelGive Foundation, to promote entrepreneurship as a key driver for women’s economic empowerment in India. Through its commitment to bridge the economic gender gap by collective action and engagement across stakeholder groups, UdyamStree works towards creating a conducive environment for women entrepreneurs in
India.
The ‘Landscape study on Women Entrepreneurship’ is a flagship initiative under the UdyamStree campaign. It offers insights into the multifaceted challenges women face during their entrepreneurial journey and how policy implementation, advocacy and multistakeholder interventions can overcome them. [Can rethink this second para. Not sure we should
call the Landscape study an initiative]
EdelGive Foundation is one of India’s leading grant-making organisations, and the go-to partner of choice for Indian and foreign funders wanting to engage with the Indian development ecosystem. It functions as a Philanthropic Fund Manager and Advisor between grant-makers and credible NGOs. Over the last 13 years, EdelGive Foundation has supported over 150 organisations across 111 districts in 14 states of India, influencing commitments of over INR 461 crore to NGOs in the sector.