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SPARK 100K Collective: British Council Backs Women Entrepreneurs

20 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSSPARK 100K Collective:British Council BacksWomen Entrepreneurs20 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A memorandum of understanding between the British Council and the SPARK 100K Collective will help women who want to start or run businesses.

Key facts

  • Agreement: MoU signed by the British Council to back SPARK 100K Collective.
  • Target: 1 lakh women entrepreneurs in India.
  • Training areas: digital skills, communication and leadership.
  • Expected result: greater women’s participation in economic growth and entrepreneurship.

Exam angle

  • Supporting organisation: British Council.
  • Target number: 1 lakh women entrepreneurs.
  • Skill areas: digital, communication, leadership.

Test yourself

1. Which organisation signed an MoU to support the SPARK 100K Collective?

The British Council signed the MoU.

2. How many women entrepreneurs does SPARK 100K aim to empower?

The target is 1 lakh women entrepreneurs.

3. Which skill set is part of SPARK 100K's training?

Training covers digital skills, communication and leadership.