Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 3: In a major step towards fostering inclusive development and strengthening women-led enterprises, the FICCI FLO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NABARD, here today.
The MoU aims to provide market linkages and promotional support to women-led enterprises, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and grassroots institutions.
It also focuses on entrepreneurship development for rural women, livelihood-based skill-building and initiatives in health, education, nutrition and financial inclusion.
The agreement was signed by Rattan Lal, deputy General Manager, NABARD J&K Regional Office and Aarti Chowdhary, chairperson, FICCI FLO JKL Chapter, in the presence of Vikas Mittal, Officer-in-Charge, NABARD J&K Regional Office, Urmil Lata, DGM NABARD and Kanav Sharma, AGM NABARD.
Speaking on the occasion, Aarti Chowdhary described the MoU as a “landmark step” in creating sustainable livelihoods.
“By joining hands with NABARD, we aim to provide rural women and women-led enterprises with access to markets, skills and financial literacy. Our collective efforts will not only promote economic independence but also contribute to building a more inclusive and equitable society,” she said.
The collaboration is expected to open new avenues for women entrepreneurs and strengthen the ecosystem for inclusive rural development across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Among others who were present during the event included Varuna Anand, Ruchika Gupta, Sona Mehta and Nandita Bajaj.
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