ENA State 2023-08-21 16:08:05 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Kozhikode, Aug 21 (KNN)</strong> The Kerala State Womens Development Corporation (KSWDC) is organising a women entrepreneurs expo Escalera in Kozhikode city.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The expo which began on August 20 will be officially inaugurated by Minister for Women and Child Welfare Veena George today. Escalera will run till August 26.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3B9mZSj"><img alt="FOLLOW US on GOOGLE NEWS" src="https://knnindia.co.in//uploads/gallery/GoogleNews.jpg" style="border-style:solid; border-width:1px; height:95px; margin:1px; width:299px" /></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The expo is being organised to empower women socially and economically, Bindu V.C., Managing Director of KSWDC, told reporters on Sunday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Around 200 entrepreneurs, including transwomen, from different parts of the State, are taking part in the expo which features products such as handlooms, ready-mades, handicrafts, millets, other food products, books, jewellery, footwear, bags, paintings and cosmetics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The expo is a first step towards a project consultancy wing being set up by KSWDC for women.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As per reports, more than financial assistance through loans, the consultancy aims to guide women and transgender entrepreneurs to grow their business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Escalera is expected to be a platform for women entrepreneurs from different parts of the State to meet and share ideas and develop a marketing network. During the course of the event, cultural programmes will take place every evening. <em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 34517 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/women-entrepreneurs-expo-begins-in-kozhikode-kerala 2023-08-21 16:08:05 knnindia.co.in