About the Initiative

The India Habitat Centre (IHC), conceived as a unique institution to foster collaboration among diverse organizations working in habitat-related areas, has become a hub for professionals, policymakers, and citizens engaged in social, cultural, and developmental activities. Leveraging this ecosystem, NSE and IHC will roll out structured Financial Literacy and Investor Awareness Programs for IHC employees and staff, visitors to IHC (members, participants in conferences, cultural events, and exhibitions) and broader community groups identified through IHC.

The sessions, facilitated by NSE, will cover essential topics such as financial planning, basics of capital markets, mutual funds, investor rights and responsibilities, fraud prevention, and safe investing practices and more. The programs will be conducted in multiple formats—seminars, workshops, and webinars—ensuring broad accessibility.

Scale and Impact

NSE has been at the forefront of driving financial literacy and investor awareness across India. In FY25 alone, NSE scaled its Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs) to over 14,600 sessions, reaching more than 8 lakh participants across all states and Union Territories. These programs reached diverse sections of society, including students, women, rural investors, and first-time participants in the financial markets, through physical, digital, and hybrid formats.

With this partnership, we aim to deepen the reach among urban professionals and communities associated with IHC, thereby creating a multiplier effect for responsible investing in India’s growing economy.

Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. K.G. Suresh, Director, India Habitat Centre said: “The India Habitat Centre has always been committed to creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, learning, and societal progress. Partnering with NSE to bring structured financial literacy and investor awareness programs aligns with our mission. With the growing complexity of financial products and the rapid rise of digital platforms, it is critical that people are equipped with the right knowledge to participate safely and effectively in India’s financial markets. We are delighted to work with NSE to bring these impactful sessions to our community.”

Shri. Ankit Sharma, Chief Regulatory officer, NSE, said: “At NSE, we believe that financial literacy and investor awareness is the first step towards building an empowered investor community. India Habitat Centre, with its wide and diverse outreach, will facilitate us in taking forward this mission. Together, we hope to create an inclusive platform participant can acquire skills in managing money, understanding investment avenues, and protecting themselves from financial frauds. Our investor awareness initiatives have already reached nationwide, and this collaboration further strengthens our resolve to make financial knowledge and investor awareness accessible to all.”

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Bengaluru, March 20, 2025: Amazon India announced the launch of a three-year programme “Entrepreneurship for Enablement” to help 30,000 women and young people learn about starting their own business and managing their finances. The programme will run in collaboration with ACCESS Development Services, a livelihoods support organization with focus on incubating innovations for sustainable livelihoods. Co-created and funded by Amazon, the initiative will run across the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The launch event in Gurugram on March 20, 2025, brought together key stakeholders including officials from Development Department, Gurugram, Reserve Bank of India, The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Rural Development & Self Employment Training Institute (RUDSETI), who discussed opportunities and challenges in the development of entrepreneurs.

With a focus on women’s entrepreneurship, the programme aims to provide business development training and support to up to 3,000 entrepreneurs through structured mentorship programs. Additionally, the program plans to offer digital literacy training for up to 24,000 participants focusing on smartphone usage, while facilitating digital payment platform training for up to 22,000 individuals.

The program will also support the establishment of 1,200 new enterprises, with 80% expected to achieve INR 1 lakh annual revenue by their third year. It will also develop 10 model enterprises, half of which will be women-led, which are expected to generate INR 10 to 25 lakhs in annual turnover and create new employment opportunities. The programme will also aim to create opportunities for these entrepreneurs to sell offline as well as online.

Mr. Vipin Sharma, CEO, ACCESS Development Services said, “Empowering women entrepreneurs is crucial to unlocking India’s economic resilience and achieving its $5 trillion aspiration. Our ‘Entrepreneurship for Enablement’ initiative with Amazon aims to bridge critical gaps, equipping women and youth with skills, finance, and digital tools to establish thriving businesses. Together, we can catalyze a wave of women-led enterprises, driving sustainable growth, unlocking new opportunities, and harnessing the gender dividend for a more inclusive economy.” 

Dr Karuna Shankar Pande, Vice President, Amazon Logistics India said, “Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth, and through this initiative, we aim to equip women and young people with the resources and skills they need to build sustainable businesses. Through this initiative, we aim to augment India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, unlocking economic opportunities and empowering tens of thousands of individuals to become self-reliant by 2027. Our community impact initiatives like these are designed to empower the communities we serve in, enabling digital and financial inclusion and also ensuring long-term opportunities and benefits for them.” 

The project will be implemented and scaled across 3 States (cluster of 5 to 8 villages) while maintaining a dual focus on knowledge building and enterprise development.

In Haryana, the project will focus on three clusters in the Farukhnagar and Taoru areas of Gurgaon district, specifically targeting Jamalpur, Sehsola, Binola, and Bhora Kalan. These locations have the potential for the growth of agricultural enterprises, food manufacturing units, retail businesses, handicrafts, and beauty services.

In Uttar Pradesh, the initiative will concentrate on two key clusters—Bhaukapur in Lucknow and Bajhera in Unnao, where there is significant scope for traditional handicrafts like chikankari and terracotta work, along with banking correspondent units, retail stores, garment businesses, and food service establishments.

In Maharashtra, the project will operate across three clusters in the Bhiwandi area. The focus will be on developing businesses around traditional handicrafts such as pottery and warli paintings, power loom units, food manufacturing, and service-oriented businesses such as tutoring and catering services. The geographies of the project aim to cater to diverse entrepreneurial opportunities while building on existing skills and market potential in each region.

Amazon India is committed to being a force for good in our communities. Since 2014, our community engagement has evolved to address key social needs, from education and livelihoods to health, environmental sustainability, and disaster response. Today, we focus on food and nutrition security, livelihoods, and associate welfare through structured, long-term programs. By collaborating with NGOs, local ambassadors, and community stakeholders, we strive to create lasting, meaningful impact.

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• The MOU focusses on imparting essential financial knowledge and Investor awareness to Zomato’s delivery partners and aims to contribute to their financial independence and overall financial well-being

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