Changing Landscape of Entrepreneurship: Over the past two decades, rural women in Assam have become more open to entrepreneurship, but scaling up remains challenging.

Support Initiatives: Organizations like NERAMAC support rural women’s enterprises through FPOs and skill training, but there’s a need to focus on value addition and market linkages.

Financial Challenges: Despite loans and initiatives from KVIC, challenges in fund utilization and professionalism persist. Bridging the gap between funding and sustainable development is crucial.

Digital Adoption: Growing interest in digital marketing faces obstacles like GST registration and access to online marketplaces. Streamlining processes and enhancing digital literacy are essential.

Capacity Building: Comprehensive programs in business planning, management skills, and quality control are needed beyond basic product training. Long-term support is vital.

Collaborative Efforts: Institutions like NEDFi, SIDBI, and NABARD provide financial support, training, and market linkages. Collaboration among government agencies, NGOs, and private entities is key.