Seema Singh, founder of MeghaShrey, took the stage at NDTV Yuva 2026 in Mumbai and called on women to be the engine behind India’s $5 trillion target. She traced her own upbringing in Patna, where conservatism kept girls indoors, and declared a mission to rewrite that narrative.
She said that even modest ventures—making pickles, papads, or other household goods—can free women from economic dependence. “If a single woman can generate ₹50,000 a month from a home‑based enterprise, she changes her family’s future,” she added.
Singh also highlighted the NGO’s five‑year cervical‑cancer awareness drive and its collaboration with the Maharashtra government on a “Say No to Drugs” campaign. The initiative now visits all four state zones, equipping student volunteers to spread anti‑drug messaging in universities and colleges.
In her closing remarks, Singh announced a phased rollout plan: the first wave of training and health outreach will launch next month in Pune, followed by a statewide expansion in May 2027. She is already coordinating with the Maharashtra Health Ministry for a national launch in 2028.
The audience, a mix of entrepreneurs and policymakers, responded with applause, and a local MP pledged state funding for the first wave of women‑led micro‑enterprises.