ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INDIA

Abstract

Economic liberalisation and growing globalisation is paving way to increasing women entrepreneurship in India. Women are no more considered to be home makers but are now essentially considered to be a major contributor in the business arena. Not only have they defied the social boundations put on them since ages by coming forward but have even contributed heavily to the economic development and employment creation in the country. The planned and established charter for enhancing entrepreneurial skills, providing vocational training and knowledge of necessary skills has expanded the prospect for financial empowerment of women. Given the importance of the contribution of women entrepreneurs in the economic development of the country proper assistance needs to be given to these budding entrepreneurs. These women entrepreneurs often face several social, technical and financial issues which limit their capabilities of advancement. This paper is an attempt to address and appreciate the various problems, issues and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and provide suggestive measures to overcome these problems and help them in pursuing their entrepreneurial ventures.