Women Entrepreneurships

My Business — My Village

The "My Village, My Business" initiative empowers women by fostering financial independence and addressing their reliance on male family members for economic support. This program encourages women to establish local businesses, cultivating self-reliance and economic stability within their communities.

"This program gave me the confidence and tools to start my own grocery business. Today I support my family independently." — Sunita Devi, Rajasthan

What We Offer

Targeting women from low-income families, PURE India Trust provides comprehensive end-to-end support for launching and sustaining a business:

• ✅ Seed Funding — Zero-interest startup grants averaging ₹25,000
• ✅ Branding & Marketing — Logo, packaging, and market positioning support
• ✅ Mentorship — 12 months of one-on-one guidance from experienced business mentors
• ✅ Market Linkages — Connections to buyers, exhibitions, and digital platforms
• ✅ Government Scheme Navigation — Help accessing MUDRA loans, PM SVANIDHI, and more
• ✅ Exposure Visits — Learning trips to successful enterprises and trade fairs

How It Works

1. Mobilisation — Field teams identify aspiring women entrepreneurs in underserved communities
2. Selection — Thorough screening to ensure support reaches those most in need
3. Training — Entrepreneurship development covering finance, operations, and sales
4. Seed Grant — Funding disbursed for essential toolkits, raw materials, and setup
5. Branding & Market Access — Professional branding assistance and buyer connections
6. Mentorship & Evaluation — Ongoing guidance with regular progress check-ins

Other Entrepreneurship Initiatives

Bano Udyami — Digital Platform

The Bano Udyami platform provides a digital space for women and persons with disabilities to apply for grants and start micro-enterprises. Applicants undergo verification through online and in-person assessments. After selection, we provide 12 months of dedicated mentorship. Donors can support specific candidates, making a direct impact in their preferred communities.

Bano Udyami — EmpowerX Centre

The EmpowerX MSME Learning Centre encourages self-employment by providing youth, women, and persons with disabilities with critical business skills — covering business types, government schemes, registration processes, and initial investment guidance. Our team visits educational institutions and community centres nationwide to raise awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities.

Our Impact

• 75+ types of businesses launched by programme participants
• 98% success rate — business sustainability after the first year
• Average startup cost below ₹30,000 with profit margins of 40–60%
• 10,000+ individuals impacted annually across 16 states