Swiggy launches 'She The Change' — an initiative to celebrate women entrepreneurship

Food delivery platform Swiggy has launched a new initiative — “She The Change- From Vision to Venture" — in a bid to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of food delivery platforms in fostering and stimulating women's entrepreneurship in the country.

Inaugurated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the initiative commemorates nearly a decade of Swiggy working with women entrepreneurs and puts a spotlight on both budding and established women entrepreneurs in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, a statement said.

Binita Chamling, owner, Nimtho and Momogogo

The Finance Minister facilitated women entrepreneurs in the F&B sector from across the country at the event.

“Today, I can see there is great vibrancy in women-led enterprises, where women are coming forth and taking up business challenges whether small, medium or big, you find women everywhere, and programmes such as Swiggy's “She the Change” are giving them the encouragement and a little push, and for other women to know this is possible. Swiggy deserves a special mention for encouraging women's entrepreneurship nationwide,” said Nirmala Sitharaman.

The on-demand delivery firm said it has over 50,000 women-run restaurants on its platform. As per Swiggy, it is estimated that these entrepreneurs are generating approximately three hundred thousand jobs, as each restaurant employs an average of six direct employees.

Sriharsha Majety, Group CEO of Swiggy

“She The Change' transcends being just an initiative; it stands as a platform, dedicated to honouring and amplifying the remarkable stories of women entrepreneurs and leaders in the F&B industry. They have not only set new benchmarks for success but also played a pivotal role in shaping India's economic narrative,” stated Sriharsha Majety, Group CEO of Swiggy.

Echoing the sentiments, Rohit Kapoor, CEO- of Swiggy Food Marketplace, added, “In the decade since Swiggy's inception, we've had the honour to provide a platform for women entrepreneurs in the F&B space and witness their remarkable journeys first-hand. It's inspiring to see the steady growth in both the number and scale of women-led businesses on Swiggy each year.”