The ICSSR Conference on "Women Entrepreneurs and Financial Inclusion: Pathways to India's Growth by 2047" aims to explore the significant role that financial inclusion plays in empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering India's growth under the "Viksit Bharat” vision.

The conference will bring together experts from various fields to discuss the challenges women face in accessing financial resources and scaling their businesses. It will also focus on evaluating current initiatives, addressing socio-economic and institutional barriers, and highlighting the importance of support ecosystems such as incubators and accelerators.

By concentrating on region-specific insights from southern India, the event seeks to contribute to a national agenda for inclusive growth, ultimately aligning with India's goal of achieving prosperity by 2047.

The main objectives of this conference are:

• Evaluate the extent of financial inclusion among women entrepreneurs.

• Identify socio-economic, cultural, and institutional barriers.

• Examine and assess policy frameworks.

• Explore the role of support ecosystems.

• Develop a roadmap for inclusive growth.