NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India

Source: PIB

What is the News?

NITI Aayog and Cisco have launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) called “WEP Nxt”.

About WEP Nxt:

• WEP Nxt is the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP). It will use Cisco’s technology and experience working with India’s startup ecosystem to enable more women-owned businesses across the country.

About Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP):

1. Launched by: NITI Aayog in 2017
2. Purpose: It is a one-of-its-kind, unified information portal for women entrepreneurs.
3. The portal brings together women from diverse backgrounds and offers them access to a multitude of resources, support and learning.
4. Focus Areas: The platform caters to six focus areas: 
   • Funding & Financial Management, 
   • Incubation Connects, 
   • Taxation & Compliance Support, 
   • Entrepreneur Skilling & Mentorship, 
   • Community & Networking and 
   • Marketing Assistance.