Tag: self-help groups
GENERAL From Grassroots To Rail Routes: OSOP Grants Market Access For Artisans

A quiet revolution is happening at railway stations across India, turning transit hubs into vibrant marketplaces for local craftsmanship. It is all about OSOP. The One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative of Indian Railways, announced in the Union Budget 2022–23, is designed to promote indigenous products by providing dedicated retail spaces for artisans and Self-Help […]

Sajan C Kumar · Apr 4, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG Adani Foundation To Empower 10 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs

As a prelude to its 30th anniversary, the Adani Foundation has announced a major expansion of its flagship women’s empowerment initiative Swabhimaan, aiming to enable 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India. The first phase of the expansion will focus on Maharashtra, where the programme plans to empower one lakh women within the first year by […]

CW Bureau · Mar 14, 2026