Engineering a Developed India: empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship
The vision of Viksit Bharat@2047
India is setting its sights on Viksit Bharat@2047, an aspiring goal to become a fully developed, self-reliant, and globally influential nation. Achieving this vision requires transformative engines,with entrepreneurship and engineering at the forefront. Though,the journey must be inclusive,notably for women,to unlock India’s full potential.
Entrepreneurship: A Grassroots Revolution
Entrepreneurship is expanding beyond metropolitan hubs, taking root in smaller towns and rural areas. This expansion stimulates local economies, creates employment, and introduces innovative solutions. India boasts the third-largest startup ecosystem globally, with over 90,000 recognized startups and more than 100 unicorns.However, true conversion goes beyond mere numbers.
Bridging the Skills Gap in Engineering
The transformation hinges on nurturing engineers who are not only technically trained but also industry-ready. Platforms like KodNest are crucial in bridging the gap between education and employment by training engineers in real-world skills. These platforms use project-based learning and AI-driven mentorship, changing how students from non-metro regions enter the workforce.Their commitment to providing unlimited placement drives until students are placed underscores the shift toward outcome-based learning.
Rethinking engineering Education
India produces more than 1.5 million engineering graduates annually, yet many remain underemployed. This highlights the need to view engineering as a mindset encompassing problem-solving, innovation, and entrepreneurship, rather than just a qualification. New training models are responding to this challenge by combining hands-on learning with access to national and international coding competitions and hackathons, giving students opportunities to apply skills in real scenarios.
Success Stories Beyond the IITs
A significant shift is the rise of engineers from tier-2 and tier-3 cities securing roles at companies like PayPal and Swiggy without the conventional IIT label. One kodnest alumna received a ₹3.44 million package from PayPal,demonstrating that with the right support system,institutional pedigree need not define success. This reinforces the value of performance-focused training ecosystems that offer high returns without high entry barriers.
The Imperative of Women’s Inclusion
Women’s inclusion in engineering and entrepreneurship remains both a challenge and an possibility. Women account for only 12-15% of the engineering workforce, with limited representation in core branches. Platforms like KodNest have reported growing female participation, especially from conservative regions, driven by a supportive, mentorship-led surroundings.
Rural Innovation as the Foundation
For Viksit Bharat to be more than a slogan, rural innovation and inclusion must form its foundation. Imagine women in tribal areas using solar-powered tools designed by rural engineers, or self-help groups supported by local polytechnics building blockchain-based supply chains. These initiatives are already taking shape under programs such as Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and the National Rural Livelihood mission.
Empowering Women at the Grassroots Level
Greater visibility, financial literacy, and access to digital tools are essential. Engineering colleges can act as incubators while women-led microenterprises grow into strong local economies. In this model, both engineers and entrepreneurs become architects of grassroots growth.
Investing in the Future
The government and private sectors must collaborate to invest in Centers of Innovation, Engineer Startup Corps, and gender-responsive education. These investments will not only close the employability gap but also help reimagine Indian families, schools, and workplaces as spaces that promote risk-taking, inclusion, and creativity.
Embedding Inclusion in the National DNA
As india looks ahead to 2047, the triad of entrepreneurship, engineer empowerment, and women’s leadership must be embedded in the cultural and economic DNA of the nation.
Building a Developed India Together
Let’s not just imagine a developed India. Let’s build it-engineer it, innovate it, and include everyone in the process.
