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Women Lead 50 % of DPIIT Startups, but Only 29 % of Board Seats

India closed 2024 with more than half of its 1.58 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups listing at least one woman director—up from a third in 2017. Yet women still fill barely 29 % of board seats and 17 % of senior-management roles. The numbers reveal a flourishing pipeline of women founders that is not translating into proportionate decision-making power.

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Anurag Trivedi
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Villgro Enables 100+ Women Micro-Entrepreneurs to Access Credit and Scale Their Businesses

Villgro has facilitated formal credit access for over 100 women micro-entrepreneurs across India through innovative financing solutions. These efforts aim to bridge gender financing gaps, helping women-led businesses grow while reinforcing their credibility as borrowers. The initiative advances financial inclusion and contributes to a more equitable and resilient economic ecosystem.

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Anurag Trivedi
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