The white paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the entrepreneurial landscape for women in Northeast India. It focuses on the trade and logistics sectors, where female participation remains largely untapped due to structural challenges.

 

The study highlights that while women demonstrate strong financial discipline, they face a significant financing gap of nearly seventy percent. To address these issues, the report introduces a three pillar framework aimed at overcoming systemic barriers.

 

This framework includes regulatory measures such as simplified loan processes, infrastructural support through women centric business hubs, and institutional interventions like specialized skill development programs.

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The analysis also notes that states like Assam have experienced an increase in female labor participation. However, considerable gaps still exist in sectors such as technology and transportation.

 

The report concludes that targeted interventions can position the region as a key trade link. Implementing these recommendations can help build an inclusive ecosystem that enables women to scale and sustain their businesses effectively.