West Bengal Leads in Women-Owned MSMEs

West Bengal, under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership, has been recognized as the top state for women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The state accounts for 23.42% of women-owned MSMEs in India, showcasing its progressive stance on women entrepreneurship.

West Bengal has risen to the top position for women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday.

Banerjee cited a report by the Centre which stated that West Bengal accounts for 23.42% of all MSMEs owned by women across the country.

''On the eve of the 'Devi Paksha' (fortnight of the Goddess), I am proud to announce that the MSME Annual Report 2023-24 by the Ministry of MSME has declared West Bengal as the leading state in the landscape of women-owned MSMEs,'' Banerjee said on X. She highlighted that this statistic underscores West Bengal's commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and their crucial role in the state's economic growth.

(With inputs from agencies.)