Women Entrepreneurship in India Growth Drivers and Roadblocks

Author(s): Namita J Naik and Smt. Pallavi S Anure

Abstract:

Women entrepreneurs play a crucial role in economic activities of a country. Women entrepreneurship has the potential to create new economic opportunities, enhancing competitiveness and strengthening economic growth. The increased educational status, self-confidence, support from family and change in the lifestyle leading to them ergence of women entrepreneurs. Nowadays women are ready to take risk and contribute to society with potential return. Economic reforms influenced on rise and growth of women entrepreneurship and also created challenges. In recent decades, women entrepreneurship has gained global recognition as a key component of inclusive growth. Despite this growing acknowledgment, women entrepreneurs continue to face numerous structural, social, and economic challenges that hinder their full participation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This research explores the key obstacles encountered by women entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance, inadequate institutional support, societal and cultural barriers, and lack of skill development opportunities. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining literature review with case analysis to identify patterns and propose actionable solutions.

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