NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India

Source: PIB

What is the News?

NITI Aayog and Cisco have launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) called “WEP Nxt”.

About WEP Nxt:
  • WEP Nxt is the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP). It will use Cisco’s technology and experience working with India’s startup ecosystem to enable more women-owned businesses across the country.
About Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP):
  1. Launched by: NITI Aayog in 2017
  2. Purpose: It is a one-of-its-kind, unified information portal for women entrepreneurs.
  3. The portal brings together women from diverse backgrounds and offers them access to a multitude of resources, support and learning.
  4. Focus Areas: The platform caters to six focus areas: 
    • Funding & Financial Management, 
    • Incubation Connects, 
    • Taxation & Compliance Support, 
    • Entrepreneur Skilling & Mentorship, 
    • Community & Networking and 
    • Marketing Assistance.
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