Empowering women entrepreneurs has become a cornerstone of India’s economic strategy, evidenced by the registration of over 3.07 crore women-led businesses on the Udyam Portal by February 2026. Parliament heard this update on Monday, affirming the success of targeted MSME interventions.
Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for MSMEs, informed the Rajya Sabha: ‘Data from Udyam Registration Portal (URP) and Udyam Assist Platform indicates 3,07,42,621 registered women-led enterprises as of 28 February 2026.’
Pivotal is the collateral-free Credit Guarantee Scheme under CGTMSE. Financial institutions provide loans without mortgages or external guarantees, with women securing 90% coverage (vs. 75%) and 10% off on guarantee charges.
Artisans gain from Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana’s holistic package: scholarships, skill courses in entrepreneurship/finance/digital areas, modern tool training, e-commerce onboarding, branding boosts, and promotional support.
SFURTI drives traditional sector revival through clusters, emphasizing skill-building, digital marketing, value chain integration, awareness, technical sessions, design/R&D, exposure, workshops, and tech interventions.
This ecosystem of support has catalyzed a female entrepreneurship revolution. Crossing the 3-crore mark, these ventures are not just numbers—they’re engines of job creation, innovation, and regional development, heralding an era of inclusive prosperity.