Gujarat CM highlight Women Empowerment Schemes during Dialogue with FICCI FLO

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 24 April 2025

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with FICCI FLO members in Gandhinagar. He stressed the role of women entrepreneurs in fostering a "Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat" and highlighted the state's various women empowerment schemes. He encouraged FICCI FLO members to support underprivileged women in their efforts to become self-reliant.

President of FICCI FO, Shivani Patel, along with other female members of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ladies Organisation in Gandhinagar, actively participated in the discussion with CM Bhupendra. The CM said, "Women entrepreneurs in Gujarat play a pivotal role in shaping a 'Viksit Gujarat, Viksit Bharat.' The state government has implemented numerous initiatives across Gujarat, enabling women to run businesses and industries confidently and securely. Thanks to the state's women empowerment schemes and policies, many women in Gujarat are now thriving as entrepreneurs."

Gujarat's Chief Minister further highlighted that PM Narendra Modi championed inclusive development with initiatives like "Catch the Rain" and "Swachh Bharat Mission". He also attracted significant investments from the semiconductor sector, positioning Gujarat as the site for India's first-ever semiconductor chip production. The "Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit" in 2003 also attracted global industries.

In order to ensure proper education for girls, the government has launched initiatives like 'Namo Lakshmi' and 'Nami Saraswati', improving career prospects. He also emphasized the importance of women entrepreneurs in promoting self-reliance and encouraged FICCI FLO members to support women from underprivileged families in achieving self-reliance.