- The ‘WEP Nxt’ is the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP).
- Under the ‘WEP Nxt’, Cisco’s technology and experience will be used to boost women's entrepreneurship in India.
- The WEP will focus on the needs of Indian women entrepreneurship in 6 areas like funding and financial management, marketing, community and networking, taxation and compliance support, incubation connectivity, skilling, and mentor guidance.
- The WEP initiative was launched by NITI Aayog in 2017.
- In this phase of the initiative, Cisco in partnership with various organisations like Nasscom Foundation, Sattva Consulting, and DeAsra Foundation will tackle the challenges faced by Indian women entrepreneurs.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NITI Aayog: New Delhi
- CEO of NITI Aayog: Amitabh Kant
- HQ of CISCO: San Jose, California, US
Question:
Q.1 In partnership with which entity has NITI Aayog launched ‘WEP Nxt’?
a. LinkedIn Corporation
b. Oracle Corporation
c. Cisco
d. Yahoo
a. LinkedIn Corporation
b. Oracle Corporation
c. Cisco
d. Yahoo
