ENA Sectors 2018-03-08 08:35:01 <p><strong>New Delhi, Mar 8 (KNN)</strong> In a bid to boost entrepreneurship, Think tank NITI Aayog will launch its Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on 8th March on the occasion of the International Women's Day.</p> <p>An official release from the government informed of the portal.</p> <p>NITI Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Amitabh Kant, UN Resident Coordinator in India Yuri Afanasiev and Kailash Kher, along with industry leaders and partners of WEP will be present on this occasion</p> <p>Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) would provide a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem where women do not face any gender-based barriers, the release said.</p> <p>The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women entrepreneurs who will create and empower a dynamic New India. WEP will provide opportunities to women to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations, scale-up innovative initiatives and chalk-out sustainable, long-term strategies for their businesses, it further added.</p> <p>The portal aims to develop a national database through a centralised portal for registration of women entrepreneurs.</p> <p>It further aims at evidence-based policy recommendations to develop a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.</p> <p>Nominations for the third edition of the Women Transforming India Awards 2018, shall also be opened on the occasion.</p> <p>The theme of this years campaign is Women and Entrepreneurship which will be launched in partnership with United Nations. DICE Districts, an initiative that provides innovative financing opportunities for Social Entrepreneurs will also collaborate. This year's edition will also see winners receive rewards and mentorship, enabled by the WEP, NITI Aayog said. <strong>(With PIB Inputs)</strong></p> 19253 http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/niti-aayog-to-inaugurate-women-entrepreneurship-platform-on-womens-day 2018-03-08 08:35:01 knnindia.co.in