The minister further stated, I am delighted to launch the Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust Business

The minister further stated, “I am delighted to launch the Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust ‘Business Idea Contest’ for aspiring women entrepreneurs from underprivileged communities of Tamil Nadu and across India. By providing a platform such contests can encourage more and more women from underprivileged communities to come forward, apply their traditional knowledge and skills, and education – to develop their own enterprises and take a lead in the socio-economic progress of the country.” The half day event showcased the exemplary journey of BYST-supported women entrepreneurs, five of whom were recognised and awarded for their achievements: - Ms. Panchamirtham for ‘Highest Business Revenues’ - Ms. Sharadha Gopalakrishnan for ‘Best Digitally Enabled Enterprise’ - Ms. Divya S K for ‘Most Promising Green Enterprise’ - Ms. Leema for ‘Rekindling Traditional Arts and Handicrafts’, and - Ms. Mythili for ‘Breaking the Barriers via Social Inclusion’ Ms. Lakshmi V. Venkatesan, Founding and