An exploratory study of women entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises in India

Pages: 1600-1604
Diksha Rani (Department of Economics, CCS University Meerut, Uttar Pradesh)

The entrepreneur is one of the most important inputs used in the production process. Entrepreneurs are creators of new firms. They accelerate economic growth, provide job opportunities and raise the productivity by introducing new technology, products, process, methods, and service in a market economy. Women play a vital role in economic development of a country. In traditional India women were confined only to the four walls of their houses but in modern India, Women are now coming forth to the business arena to participate in growth and development activities. From traditional to modern, unorganized to organized, rural to urban, single to joint venture, small to large industries , women are spreading their wings and showing a road for the younger women to join the race of success. In a male dominant society women are making their presence felt also. This paper is dedicated to women entrepreneurs. The primary objective of this research paper is to find out the status of women entrepreneurs in India and to study the participation of women entrepreneurs in SSI (Small scale industries). This paper also highlights about the schemes of GOI for upliftment of Indian women entrepreneurs and other institutional support for women entrepreneurs.