Delhi government trains 19,000 entrepreneurs through 450 workshops in less than 5 months
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Why in news
The Delhi government reported training over 19,000 entrepreneurs through 450 workshops in under 5 months to bolster micro-enterprises under the RAMP programme.
Background
The Delhi government conducted 450 workshops to train 19,000 entrepreneurs. Additionally, 600 businesses were onboarded onto e-commerce platforms to expand market reach.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 19,000 entrepreneurs were trained in less than 5 months.
- Fact600 businesses were onboarded onto e-commerce platforms.
- FactThe department aims to complete 824 planned workshops by January 2027.
- SchemeRAMP programme is the initiative used to boost micro-enterprises in Delhi.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how digital onboarding and skill-based workshops can facilitate the growth of micro-enterprises and promote inclusive economic development in urban clusters.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Barriers for micro-enterprises in accessing e-commerce infrastructure
- Market expansion: Transitioning local micro-enterprises into regional and national supply chains
- Skill gap: Addressing the lack of formal business training for informal sector entrepreneurs
Keywords: micro-enterprise · e-commerce onboarding · entrepreneurship development · inclusive growth · digital integration
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