International Women Entrepreneur Conference SWEEP – 2022 began on Thursday with a grand opening by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion Minister Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon and MSME minister Om Prakash Sakhlecha were present on this occasion. Sheo Shekhar Shukla (Principal Secretary Tourism) and John Kingsley (MD, MPIDC), and other eminent women entrepreneurs of the city inaugurated the national and international exhibition being organized under SWEEP. Women entrepreneurs from 14 states set up almost 100 stalls in the exhibition. One can see an extensive collection of not only outfits, cosmetics, and jewelry but also handcrafts, green products, home décor, and hygiene-related products as well.
SWEEP – 2022, organized by MAWE is being made successful with the support of the MSME Ministry (Govt. of India), MSME Ministry, MPSIDC, MP Tourism, and others.
The conference is being held at the Kushabhau Thakre Hall. Minister Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon also addressed on this occasion, Minister Sakhlecha, Archana Bhatnagar, President, MAWE also thanked the CM Chauhan and said, “We are delighted that CM Chauhan has created a new vision for the women entrepreneurs in the state. His vision to support the women entrepreneurs is a commendable step.” She added women entrepreneurs and delegates have participated in SWEEP taking place for the first time in Bhopal. This is not only a matter of pride for the city and the state but also the country. This is a great opportunity for Indian women entrepreneurs. They will explore the opportunity to learn about the demand for Indian products on the international level and how they can send small orders overseas as well. Several women entrepreneurs participating from various parts of the country got an opportunity to exchange their products and ideas through the exhibition.
Women entrepreneurs will also receive a practical sense of business knowledge through SWEEP so that they can learn a lot many things ahead. Dr. Shishir Priyadarshi, Director, World Trade Organization, Geneva said, “We have arrived at the conference from Geneva so that we can learn about those women entrepreneurs who are working on the ground level.” Women entrepreneurs from SAARC countries said, “We also wish to take Indian women entrepreneurs forward in digital marketing.” Dr. Lilian from Uganda said that our objective to participate in SWEEP is to learn about the local products and their market in Africa. Dr. Omania from Egypt and Dr. Mariyam Shakeela also addressed this occasion. The international exhibition is entry-free. Several women entrepreneurs not only from the state but from many other regions participated in SWEEP 2022 wherein they are exploring opportunities for their products and services. Susan Ferguson, Country Head, UN Women; Dorothy (Ng’ambi) Tembo, Executive Director, International Trade Centre, Geneva; officials from the state ministry and Presidents from the National and International Women Entrepreneurs Association were also present on this occasion.