With the objective of encouraging women entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) organized an awareness workshop on the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund at Kartavya Bhawan-3 in New Delhi on November 4, 2026. The workshop was chaired by MSME Ministry Secretary Bharat Khera.
Apart from over 60 women entrepreneurs from across the country, senior ministry officials, representatives of industry associations, NSIC Venture Capital Fund Limited, SBI Ventures Limited, and the NITI Aayog Women Entrepreneurship Platform attended the workshop. Officials stated that through the SRI Fund, approximately Rs 48,000 crore in private investment has been mobilized so far and 824 MSMEs have been provided assistance.
Progress and Investment of the SRI Fund
Secretary Bharat Khera stated that as of October 30, 2026, registrations on the Udyam and Udyam Assist portals have crossed the 10 crore mark, out of which 37.6 percent of enterprises are owned by women. Under the SRI Fund, investment commitments of Rs 8,305 crore have been made and 72 daughter funds have been empaneled.