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Uttar Pradesh Signs 30 MoUs To Expand Women’s Markets
Women’s self-help groups in Uttar Pradesh make and sell different products.
At a trade show, they signed about 30 agreements with companies.
These agreements may help the women sell to bigger buyers.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya told officials to make sure the agreements are actually carried out.
He also said the groups may help prepare uniforms for about 1.5 crore schoolchildren.
This could create more work and business for the women.
Some women at the event described how loans and government support helped their businesses grow.
The government said it wants women to become more financially independent.
Around 30 MoUs were signed between women’s self-help groups and companies at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show.
The agreements aim to connect women’s products with larger buyers and broader markets.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya directed officials to monitor implementation of the MoUs.
Women’s self-help groups are expected to help arrange uniforms for about 1.5 crore primary-school children from the next academic session.
Officials and participants highlighted business growth achieved by women through loans, government support, and livelihood programs.
- Who
- Women’s self-help groups, buyer companies, Uttar Pradesh government officials, and representatives of the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Gramin Ajivika Mission.
- What
- Around 30 MoUs were signed to connect women’s products with larger markets and buyers.
- Where
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- September 28, during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026.
- Why
- To create market access, employment, and business opportunities for women’s self-help groups.
Key facts
- MoUs signed
- Around 30 agreements
- Organiser
- Uttar Pradesh Rajya Gramin Ajivika Mission
- Event
- Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026
- School uniforms
- Women’s groups are expected to help arrange uniforms for about 1.5 crore primary-school children from the next academic session.
- Business example
- Saroj Devi’s annual business reached Rs. 6 lakh after she repaid a Rs. 5 lakh loan.
- Business example
- Kaushalya’s spice business crossed Rs. 6 lakh annually after starting with a Rs. 3 lakh loan.
- Highest reported business
- Shafika of Navi Prerna Self-Help Group said her business crossed Rs. 10 lakh.
Quotes
Keshav Prasad Maurya
Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“The trade show is providing an opportunity to connect their products with an international-level platform and potential buyers.”
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“The government aims to take women from Lakhpati Didi to Crorepati Didi.”
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