On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the ALEAP WE KART Exhibition in Vijayawada, organized by the Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of India (ALEAP), hosted a session for entrepreneurs. Experts from various institutions, including NABARD, SIDBI, Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Zero Effect Zero Defect (ZED), and National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), provided information. Discussions focused on government schemes, loan facilities, and the necessary procedures for establishing and operating micro, small, and medium enterprises, encompassing approvals, certifications, and application processes. Organizers announced that on Wednesday, March 25, the final day of the event, companies would offer franchise opportunities, and encouraged women entrepreneurs to attend. The exhibition was scheduled to be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/experts-guide-entrepreneurs-on-funding-and-resources-at-aleap-exhibition/article70780855.ece
