How to design a Programme for Rural Women Micro-entrepreneurs by Ibtada
About the Solution
This playbook by Ibtada outlines a structured program designed to support rural women in establishing and sustaining their own micro-enterprises. It moves beyond basic training to offer a holistic ecosystem of support, including market analysis, mentorship, financial linkages, and ongoing capacity building. By focusing on local demand, personal skills, and household support, the program helps women launch businesses—from small home-based shops to tailored service ventures—that generate meaningful income. The approach emphasizes real-world learning through exposure visits and peer networks, fostering both economic independence and confidence among women entrepreneurs in underserved regions.
Ibtada is a not-for-profit, non-governmental development organisation working in the Mewat region of Rajasthan. It is a grassroots effort dedicated to mainstreaming deprived women in the region through organising, educating, and empowering them. They operate in 550 villages across 8 blocks of Alwar, 1 block of Bharatpur, and 1 block of Dausa districts in Rajasthan, as well as 2 blocks of Jhansi and 1 block of Chitrakoot in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. As part of its expansion efforts, Ibtada has recently begun interventions in Dausa and the Bundelkhand region.
They can be reached via:
Mail: info@ibtada.in
Training
Category –Capacity Building, Handholding, Knowledge Documentation & Resources, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning
Sub-Category – Programme for Rural Women Micro-entrepreneurs
Duration – 3 months
Group Size – 15 member group
Willingness to travel – Yes
Languages Supported – N/A
Certification – N/A
Assessment – N/A
Mode – N/A
Institution / Trainer – Ibtada
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Short Description –
Audience: Practitioners, programme coordinators and trainers seeking to create a new
entrepreneurship programme in North India.
Objectives:
Increase non-farm livelihood opportunities for rural women through micro-enterprises.
Build a sustainable support ecosystem with mentorship, training, and peer networks.
Facilitate financial linkages and guide women on managing capital and loans responsibly.
Foster confidence and economic independence by transforming women into successful entrepreneurs.