Citation:

Dr. Supreet Kaur. "Women in Entrepreneurial Roles in India: Growth and Challenges" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 7, pp. 179-184, 2025.

Abstract:

Gender equality, poverty alleviation, and sustainable economic development depend greatly on women's economic engagement. The Traditional Culture of a society perceives the role of women as confined to the four walls of the house. But in the era of Globalization, women have been occupying the utmost positions in each and every sector (i.e., agriculture, banking, insurance, industrial sector, MSMEs, etc.) of an economy and thereby contributing a vital fraction to the growth of an economy. Moreover, in the last few years, the notion of women's entrepreneurship has assumed significant importance, as women, by overcoming all the hurdles, are becoming business leaders. Like their male counterparts, women are playing a pivotal role in entrepreneurship and social innovation nowadays. Participation of women in the workforce (may be as a worker or as an entrepreneur) has been considered significant to upgrade the lives and status of women in the social order. In this context, the present paper examines the various dynamics of women's entrepreneurship in India and identifies the challenges and constraints women face in acquiring education, skills, and employment. On the basis of statistical data, it has been observed that in the case of work participation, women still occupy a secondary position in India. Stringent efforts are needed to provide education to the girls, especially in the case of socially disadvantaged groups, so that they can get employment and thus raise their standard of living and voice in society.

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Keywords:

Education, Entrepreneurship, Gender Equality, Women.