Foundation laid for Women Entrepreneurs International Trade and Technology Centre

HYDERABAD:IT minister K.T. Rama Rao laid the foundation stone for the Women Entrepreneurs International Trade and Technology Centre (WE ITTC) that is coming up at Nandigama in Sangareddy.

It is the first of its kind marketing hub sanctioned to the Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP) and is supported by the Union MSME ministry and the state government. It promotes trade and technology among women entrepreneurs from India, Saarc and Asean countries.

Participating at the launch event held in Hyderabad, Rama Rao stressed on the need for promoting inclusivity in entrepreneurship and private-government partnership was critical for growth.

Farming, fisheries, livestock, dairy and edible oils production revolutions simultaneously happening in Telangana provide a lot of possibilities, he said adding that the state was focused on proactive business policies, infrastructure and supporting building world-class products.

“Telangana is the only state to have a marketing hub. WE ITTC is a prestigious project and it has the potential to go a long way and emerge into a one-stop-shop for all women entrepreneurs,” said D. Chandra Sekhar, additional development commissioner, MSME Development and Facilitation Office.

“Starting with five entrepreneurs three decades ago, ALEAP has more than 10,000 entrepreneurs emerging from its echelons. People from other states and cities have shifted to Hyderabad to set up their business. Our vision is to make the ‘Make in India’ campaign a real possibility,” said Rama Devi Kanneganti, president, ALEAP.