Orissa, March 28 -- The Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched the 'Green Shakti Producer Company Business Enterprise Leadership Cohort.'

This joint initiative is dedicated to empowering 30 women-led, forest-based enterprises across six districts of Odisha: Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Malkangiri. Under this initiative, 30 forest producer companies are being established, forming a robust network of 300 women leaders. This network will continue expanding through structured programme sprints until August 2025.

As part of the joint initiative, a three-day intensive planning and orientation worksh...