Women Empowerment Initiatives

Introduction

Women in Arunachal Pradesh are natural entrepreneurs — skilled in weaving, handicrafts, agro-horticulture, and innovative use of raw materials. To harness this potential, the Department of Trade & Commerce has launched several initiatives under the umbrella of Gender Budgeting.

Key Initiatives

• Exhibition Sponsorship: Financial support to participate in state, regional, and national trade fairs.

• Skill & Marketing Development: Workshops and training to enhance design, branding, and sales skills.

• Institutional Linkages: Opportunities for SHGs and entrepreneurs to connect with large buyers and distributors.

• Consortium Support: Encouragement for collective marketing and business scaling through SHG/NGO networks.

• Financial Aid: Covering key costs (travel, logistics, stalls, lodging) to reduce entry barriers for women participants.

Outcomes Achieved

• Broadened exposure of Arunachal’s women entrepreneurs to national markets.

• Strengthened competitiveness and product quality.

• Promotion of traditional art, craft, and textiles on larger platforms.

• Contribution to women’s financial independence and socio-economic empowerment.

Future Outlook

The Department envisions scaling these initiatives to:

• Include international participation in select exhibitions.

• Promote digital marketing and e-commerce for women entrepreneurs.

• Create a strong ecosystem for women-led enterprises in Arunachal Pradesh.