The Safal Karobar Program (SKP) is a flagship skilling and entrepreneurship development initiative by STEP, designed to empower rural and tier-3 women entrepreneurs through structured, customized and activity-based modules on business upskilling, financial literacy, digital marketing, and sustained mentorship.
The program bridges the gap between aspiration and opportunity by equipping women with practical tools to start, strengthen, and scale their micro and nano enterprises. SKP focuses on real-world learning rooted in local contexts, enabling women to transition from informal income activities to confident, growth-oriented entrepreneurship.
A majority of rural women entrepreneurs operate in the informal economy with low and unstable incomes. They often lack access to:
The Safal Karobar Program (SKP) addresses these gaps by transforming women from earners into skilled entrepreneurs. Through hands-on training and mentoring, participants gain skills in financial management, business planning, leadership, and digital outreach, enabling them to make informed decisions and grow their businesses with confidence.
Building empathy, communication, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.
Hisab–Kitab ki Samajh — understanding income, expenses, profits through maintaining basic financial records.
Understanding the key aspects of a business plan and planning for a sustainable growth.
Using smartphones and social media platforms to promote businesses and connect with customers.
Safal Karobar Program is more than a training initiative—it is a pathway to economic independence, dignity, and leadership for rural women entrepreneurs.
(Badagaon & Babina blocks of Jhansi)
of participants practiced structured bookkeeping for the first time
gained digital marketing skills, with several receiving real-time online orders
created business plans with clear, measurable goals
Building businesses. Strengthening livelihoods. Enabling women to lead.
