Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), a Delhi-based think and action tank dedicated to shaping evidence-based policy research, unveils a report titled “Enhancing Female Entrepreneurship and Employment in the MSME Sector – A Gender Intentional, Multi-State Perspective”. The study outlines actionable insights to strengthen women’s participation within Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The research adopted a mixed-method approach across six states — Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh — combining qualitative and quantitative insights to capture a holistic view of women’s participation in the MSME sector. In the first roundtable, focused group discussions were conducted with women entrepreneurs to un

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