As Anita Dongre battled societal prejudices, she noticed the absence of opportunities for other women. Whether in rural India or amongst the newly immigrated urban population, women continued to remain financially dependent on the men in their lives, and as a result remained excluded from any decision making roles in their private and public life. In 2015, Anita Dongre Foundation was set up to address this concern with a three point agenda.

• Train women and create opportunities for gainful employment in rural India
• Provide a network and support system to help women entrepreneurs
• Ensure continuous, year-long support whether financial or consultation