PRESENT STATUS, GROWTH AND IMPACT OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Abstract
Women constitute around half of the total world population. So is in India also. They are therefore, regarded as the better half of the society. In traditional societies they were confined to the four walls of houses performing house hold activities. In modern society they have come out of the four walls to participate in all sort of activities. The Indian women are no more treated as beautiful showpieces. They are also enjoying the fruit of globalization marking an influence on the domestic and international sphere. They have carved a niche for themselves in the male dominated world. Indian women well manage both burden of work in household front and meeting the deadlines at the work place. In a recent survey it is revealed that the female entrepreneurs from India are generating more wealth than the women in any part of the world
The primary objective of this paper is to find out the status of women entrepreneurs in India. In Hindu scriptures, woman has been described as the embodiment of shakti which means source of power. This paper includes rationale behind the women entrepreneurship and to analyze policies of Indian government for women and also to analyze that are those policies enough for the growth of women entrepreneurship.
Main reasons for women to become an entrepreneur, the institutions that are helping the women to put their thoughts into action are also included in this study. This study includes the success stories of most successful women entrepreneurs of India. On the basis of this analysis some recommendations are given to promote spirit of women entrepreneurship and helping the women to become a successful entrepreneur. Research Methodology for this study is based on secondary data.
MRS.KAMALA BALAKRISHNAN
HOD& RESEARCH SCHOLAR
ANNAI VIOLET ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, AMBATTUR-53
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