More than 3.07 crore women-led enterprises have been registered on the government’s Udyam platforms as of February 28, 2026. Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje informed Parliament about this development in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The government has been actively implementing various schemes to support women entrepreneurs and enhance their involvement in the MSME sector.
Karandlaje mentioned that the total number of women-led enterprises registered stands at 3,07,42,621 based on data from the Udyam Registration Portal (URP) and Udyam Assist Platform. Among the key initiatives is the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, which is facilitated through the Credit Guarantee Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises. This scheme allows banks and financial institutions to provide loans with enhanced credit guarantee coverage of up to 90% for women-led enterprises, compared to 75% for others, without the need for collateral security or third-party guarantees.
Furthermore, women entrepreneurs benefit from a 10% relaxation in the guarantee fee under the Credit Guarantee Scheme. The government is also actively supporting skill and entrepreneurship development through the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. This program offers both basic and advanced skill training for artisans and craftspeople, coupled with stipend support. Training modules cover topics such as entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital literacy, while also providing guidance on utilizing modern tools and equipment relevant to their respective trades.
Under the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI), capacity-building and digital marketing training are provided to women-led enterprises. This cluster-based initiative focuses on skill development, awareness sessions, and technical training throughout the value chain. It also facilitates activities like product design, exposure visits, participation in seminars and workshops, and technology upgradation.
