Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention – 2024: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Market Development

By Our Correspondent

Bhubaneswar,Apr24 Odisha – April 24, 2024 – The Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention – 2024 was a dynamic workshop jointly organized by the INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) and the ODISHA ASSEMBLY OF SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (OASME) at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar.

Ms. Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Chairwoman of the OASME Women Wing, extended a warm welcome to all guests and dignitaries. The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Sudipta Bhadra, Chief Technical Advisor at PSEI, ILO.

The convention provided a platform to empower women entrepreneurs in Odisha, offering valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities to thrive in the competitive business landscape. Focusing on sustainable enterprise and economic empowerment, the workshop addressed key challenges and opportunities for women-led businesses in the region.

The women entrepreneurs highlighted the issues faced by them in participating the Govt. Tender and demanded for separate Policy for the women and other reservation for women in all procurement policies of the State and Central Govt.

During the panel discussion on Perspective and Success Mantra in select states, Ms. Rama Devi, President of the Associate of Lady Entrepreneurs of India, Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Sreekanth Koonayil, Program Officer at Kudumbashree (representing the State Government of Kerala virtually), and Ms. Lopamudra Mishra, President of the OASME Women Wing, Cuttack Chapter, actively participated and shared their insights.

Attendees engaged in sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops featuring esteemed speakers and experts from diverse sectors. Topics covered included public procurement policy, digital marketing, and the role of technology in business growth.