MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) is a top educational institute located in Pune, India. It is recognized within&nbsp;UGC under Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXV 2017.&nbsp;

It is part of the MIT group of institutions (established in 1983) which covers 10+ campuses across India and has more than 50,000+ students enrolled across various disciplines at a given point of time. The institute houses 15 schools ranging from Engineering &amp; Technology, Design, Pharmacy, Commerce, Governance among others. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs among different disciplines.&nbsp;

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MIT World Peace University

The micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Indian economy. MSMEs have significant contributions in the entrepreneurial activities in India. There is special focus on women-owned enterprises by Ministry of MSME with offering many schemes. The economic empowerment of women can be achieved through promoting micro and small-scale industries of women. This would also help in reducing poverty and gender inequality. The percentage of female population in India as per the 2011 census is 48.49%, and as per the MSME Ministry's Annual Report 2020-21, only 20% of the 63 million MSMEs in India are owned by women. India ranks a lowly 70th among 77 countries covered in the Female Entrepreneurship Index. It also has the third-highest gender gap in entrepreneurship across the world. Only 33% of early-stage entrepreneurs in India are women; male entrepreneurial activity rates exceed female entrepreneurial rates by 7%. © 2023, IGI Global.