Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed women's empowerment and support for MSMEs at CMS.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke at CMS Business School about government initiatives for women empowerment and innovation. She challenged the idea that patriarchy limits women’s progress, citing Indira Gandhi as an example. Sitharaman emphasized support for MSMEs and highlighted the Jan Dhan Yojana for digital banking access. She also mentioned a 'Fund of Funds' to aid small businesses and urged students to promote a scheme offering one crore internships for youth aged 21-24.

November 09, 2024
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