Naari Manchan is an innovative and interactive roundtable session that exemplifies Development Alternatives' commitment to empowering rural women entrepreneurs as catalysts of change. This special event will showcase the leadership and resilience of women leaders such as Cluster Level Federation (CLF) members, District Entrepreneurship Coalition (DEC) representatives, and Udyame Kiosk owners.
Scheduled during breakfast on the second morning of TARAgram Yatra 2024, Naari Manchan transforms the traditional panel format into a dynamic and participatory experience. Each table will host a rural woman entrepreneur, seated among Yatris (participants), to foster intimate and meaningful dialogues. These leaders will share their journeys of overcoming challenges and driving sustainable, community-centered development.
The discussions at each table will revolve around three key themes:
Unlike conventional setups, Naari Manchan flips the narrative by encouraging women entrepreneurs to pose critical questions to the Yatris. This two-way dialogue will explore actionable commitments and pathways to amplify grassroots innovations.
The session aims to bridge the gap between grassroots entrepreneurship and systemic support. Women entrepreneurs will walk away with practical insights, potential collaborations, and renewed confidence to advance their work. Yatris, in turn, will leave inspired by firsthand accounts of resilience and innovation, equipped with actionable ideas to support and scale local solutions.
A dedicated group photo session will conclude the event, capturing the essence of collective action and partnership. This will symbolise the unity of purpose in advancing self-reliance and sustainable development through women’s leadership.
Naari Manchan is more than a dialogue; it is a celebration of resilience, innovation, and shared vision, highlighting that empowering women is pivotal to building self-reliant communities and achieving sustainable development goals.