8.87 lakh small industries in MP, 25% owned by women:10 lakh women employed in MSMEs, employment rises six-fold in 6 Years

The country is preparing to provide reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies through the Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam). Amidst the ongoing debate on the women’s bill across the country, the data presented in Lok Sabha has drawn everyone’s attention to the increasing participation of women in the field of self-reliance. 2.28 lakh women entrepreneurs among 8.87 lakh MSMEs in MP
According to the data, the share of women in the number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Madhya Pradesh has increased rapidly. According to data received till February 28, 2026, there are a total of 8,87,087 registered MSMEs in the state. Out of these, women are at the helm in 2,28,959 MSMEs. The data shows that every fourth MSME unit in MP is now commanded by women, which is a living example of the economic empowerment of Nari Shakti. 10 Lakh Women Got Employment in 6 Years
The growing number of women entrepreneurs shows that looking at the employment figures in MP, there has been a tremendous surge in the pace of women getting work through MSME in the last 6 years. While only 1,53,493 women were working in the state’s MSME in the year 2020-21, this number has increased to 10,07,995 by February 28, 2026. This more than 6-fold increase indicates that women entrepreneurs are not only establishing themselves, but are also opening up livelihood paths on a large scale for other women. MSME Statistics in MP
How the Number of Women Entrepreneurs Increased in MP Maharashtra has the highest number of MSMEs in the country
Leading state in MSMEs and women leadership. If we compare at the national level, Maharashtra has emerged as the country’s largest hub in terms of MSME registration, where the total number of registered units is the highest. Meanwhile, in the case of Woman-owned MSMEs, Andhra Pradesh has taken the lead, remaining the state with the highest number of women entrepreneurs in the country. Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also maintain their strong position in the list of these leading states. Speaking of the entire country, 3.07 crore woman-led MSMEs have been registered on the Udyam Portal so far, which certifies the growing contribution of women in the country’s economy.