KATHMANDU: After an impactful Saksham training programme in 2022, Coca-Cola Nepal is re-commencing the same as Saksham 2.0.

Saksham 2.0 intends to strengthen and empower another 1,000 women grocery retailers and eating and drinking owners across the nation through its one-day training session, as per a press release. Saksham 2022, was launched on March 2022 with a vision to build the capacity of micro and small-scale women entrepreneurs in and outside Kathmandu valley to enhance their knowledge as an entrepreneur and to build their capacity for growth and innovation.

Saksham 2.0 aims to support 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender equality' which is the theme of this year's International Women's Day by creating an awareness that women can and will run businesses that are innovative in building a flourishing society. This year, Saksham 2.0 will support start-ups or potential start-ups through a customised mentorship programme. The program,e will focus on building the capacity of young women with information and skill to design and elevate their businesses and Ideas.

A version of this article appears in the print on March 9, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.