The GREAT scheme under the National Technical Textiles Mission approved four start-ups (each receiving INR 50 lakh), introduced technical textiles courses at premier institutions, and launched 12 skill development courses.
The Swavalambini Programme empowers northeastern female students through entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and seed funding, effectively aligning with NEP 2020.
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Schemes in the News: GREAT and Swavalambini
The 10th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting under the National Technical Textiles Mission recently approved four start-ups under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)’ scheme.
Each start-up will receive a grant of approximately INR 50 lakhs. These start-ups focus on strategic areas such as Medical Textiles, Industrial Textiles, and Protective Textiles.
The committee allocated a grant of approximately INR 6.5 crores to three educational institutes, including IIT Indore and NIT Patna, to introduce courses in Technical Textiles.
The committee approved 12 skill development courses across domains such as Medical Textiles, Protective Textiles, Mobile Textiles, and Agriculture Textiles. These courses, developed by three Textile Research Associations (SITRA, NITRA, and SASMIRA), aim to provide training across the entire value chain of technical textiles.
The Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with NITI Aayog to empower female students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the northeastern states.
It aims to encourage entrepreneurial aspirations among women by providing them with essential resources, mentorship, and structured training to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses.
Introducing female students to entrepreneurship as a viable career option through the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) and equipping them with business skills via the Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP).
Offering six months of mentorship and handholding support to help participants refine their business ideas and access funding opportunities.
Upskilling faculty members through a 5-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) to enable them to effectively mentor students in entrepreneurship.
Celebrating successful women entrepreneurs emerging from the program through the Award to Rewards Initiative, inspiring the next generation of female business leaders.
The Swavalambini Programme aligns closely with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by promoting an entrepreneurship-driven curriculum and fostering skill integration, industry collaboration, and hands-on experience.
Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP): A 2-day session introducing 600 female students to basic entrepreneurial concepts and opportunities.
Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP): An intensive 40-hour training program for 300 selected students, covering crucial business aspects such as access to finance, market linkages, compliance, and legal support.
Mentorship and Handholding Support: Six months of guidance to help participants to implement business ideas and develop sustainable ventures.
Faculty Development Programme (FDP): A 5-day training program for faculty members to equip them with the latest industry insights and mentoring techniques.
Award to Rewards Initiative: Recognizing and celebrating successful women entrepreneurs emerging from the program to inspire others.
Seed Funding and Networking: Providing financial support and networking opportunities to help participants launch and scale their businesses.
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