Women Entrepreneurship in India


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The starting point for the book is the low economic activity of women in India, and hence, both governmental and NGO-based activities to raise the level of women’s participation to Indian economy, and through that, the increase in women’s economic and social independence. The book focuses on elementary and important issues of entrepreneurship and women in any economy. Prof. Anne Kovalainen School of Economics University of Turku, Finland The book focuses on three NGOs and their activities in enhancing and promoting women’s entrepreneurial activities in three different areas in India. The empirical material consists of interview materials as well as background data and reports, national level statistics and other figures that are used to describe the Indian situation in general, and specifically those conditions from where women’s entrepreneurial activities arise, such as gender equality and legislation frameworks. The book is very important, not only for the women’s entrepreneurship and economic activity but for the Indian society at large. Prof. Paola Villa Department of Economics University of Trento, Italy This book is a product of extensive and intensive research. The book aptly highlights and proves the importance of NGOs in promoting women entrepreneurship. Given the rigors of research methodology, the book will also serve as a model for future research on the related dimensions of women entrepreneurship. Prof. Italo Trevisan Department of Economics and Management University of Trento, Italy Women’s empowerment in India remains a daunting task for governmental and non-governmental organizations alike. Given the importance of economic empowerment of women, this study provides an overview of the entrepreneurship as a means to economic empowerment of Indian women. Dr. Suman Sharma Officer on Special Duty(OSD) Dayal Singh College (Evening) University of Delhi




Women Entrepreneurs in Modern Era - Opportunities, Trends and Challenges


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Modern business is witnessing robust activity and innovations in two areas - entrepreneurship and human resource management (HRM) and the two are not necessarily separate. Entrepreneurship is being redefined. With qualitative changes in development indices in general and women development in particular, newer and more challenging areas and roles for women are being explored and extended. Women entrepreneurs are being identified for their independent contributions. Development of women entrepreneurship is considered a lucrative leverage to acquire a level playing field for women, in a male predominant society and economy. In a country like India where some of the women are much neglected, there are some who have soared higher. Thanks to these powerful ladies, that they have faced struggles challenges and made their way to the top list of entrepreneurs in India. This has not only helped the society economically but also has done a lot in terms of exposing the potential that a woman holds. Women as business leaders, team leaders, innovators etc are having a multiplier effect on the process of women empowerment too. Women constitute around half of the total world population. So is in India also. In modem societies, they have come out of the four walls to participate in all sorts of activities. The global evidences buttress that women have been performing exceedingly well in different spheres of activities like academics, politics, administration, social work and so on. The focus on economic development has made women the 'subjects' rather than 'objects' of development and 'change agents' rather than 'welfare recipients'. In the past rural women concentrated on traditional activities, but now due to the spread of education and favourable government policies towards self employment and skill development, women have changed their attitude and diverted towards non-traditional activities too. (e.g. engineering, IT etc). However, the dual role of women still remains a dilemma and a challenge. Here too many have succeeded in 'management' of resources including time. Entrepreneurship provides them a satisfaction and assimilates a deep sense of accomplishment to create their own individuality in the society. This paper analyses the role and contributions of women entrepreneurs in different sectors. The objectives of this paper are (i) to evaluate the present status of women entrepreneurship and its determinants; and (ii) to identify the various problems and alternative avenues/strategies in promoting integrated women entrepreneurship in India. The study is a qualitative one and is based on secondary data.




Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurship (with Project Profiles) 2nd Edition


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Traditionally, entrepreneurship has been a male-dominated chase however several of today's most impressive and rousing entrepreneurs are women. Women have broken down the glass ceiling of the traditional thought long prevailing in world and have emerged as successful entrepreneurs. Many factors like urbanization, technical progress, women education, etc., have profoundly changed these traditional conditions even in a developing country like, India. These days India has been the depiction of women in the top echelons of banking and financial services and many more sectors and even has emerged as powerful entrepreneurs. Women in India have already started to follow the direction that the women of the western world took more than eighty years ago. Women are increasingly becoming conscious of their existence, their rights & their work situations Women entrepreneurs are defined by Government of India as an enterprise owned and controlled by a woman having a minimum financial interest of 51% of the capital and giving at least 51% of employment generated in the enterprise to women. An estimation made by a daily newspaper revealed the fact that women entrepreneurs presently comprise about 10% of the total number of entrepreneurs in India, with the percentage increasing every year. If the current trends persist, it is possible that in another five years, women will comprise 20% of the entrepreneurial force. The present book has made an attempt to present some of the very successful business profiles taken by women entrepreneurs. This book tries to contribute to the emerging leadership of women entrepreneur and contains number of project profiles suitable for women entrepreneurs. Projects covered in this book start from conventional projects that are pickles, murabbas, squashes, spices, soya bean bariyan, pan masala, readymade garments, socks knitting to some project with which many women are not very familiar while others have managed to carve a niche for themselves with this project. These are: Corrugated Sheet Board and Boxes, Canning and Preservation of Fruit and Vegetables, Printed Circuit Boards, Surgical Bandages, Agarbatti Industry, Fast Food Parlour and many more. The book also aims to empower those entire new women entrepreneur thinking to bring a change. Women entrepreneur should explore the prospects of starting a new enterprise; undertake risks, introduction of new innovations, coordinate administration & control of business & providing effective leadership in all aspects of business. The book contains some very easy profiles that can be taken up normally if properly understood. The book is an attempt to provide a proper understand. TAGS Business Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs: How to Find Your Business Idea Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurship (with Project Profiles) Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneur Small Scale Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in India Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs in India Home Based Small Business Ideas for Women in India Women entrepreneurs: new opportunities and challenges Small business for women Small Business Ideas for Women Business ideas for women in India Business ideas for housewives Business for women in India Starting a small business from women Small scale business ideas for women Good business for women to start Good Small Business Ideas with Low Investment Profitable Small Scale Business ideas for women in India Business ideas for female entrepreneurs Fastest Growing Women Owned Businesses Successful businesses for female entrepreneurs Women's Startup Indian startups with women Startup Tips for Women Entrepreneurs Startup Women Women startup India Successful Women Entrepreneurs in India Startup Start Up India Women Entrepreneurship Best startups for women Women entrepreneurship in India Need a Business Idea? How to Start a Small Business Great Small Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneur Most successful small business ideas How to Start a Successful Business: Women Entrepreneurs Successful Women Entrepreneurs How to become a successful business woman How to Become a Successful Woman Entrepreneur Ways to Be a Successful Business Woman Steps to become a Successful Business Woman Women Entrepreneurship with Project Profiles Project Profile for Women Entrepreneurship Projects for women entrepreneurship in India Business guidance for women entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurship project profiles Women Entrepreneurship book Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Books Every Female Entrepreneur Should Read Books for Women Entrepreneurs Books for Female Entrepreneurs




Women Entrepreneurs


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With special reference to north-western India.




Women Entrepreneurs in Globalized India


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Entrepreneurship plays an important role in economic development. Higher the entrepreneurial activities, higher will be the economic growth of that economy. The myth, that entrepreneurs are born has been busted. It is now well recognized, that entrepreneurship can be inculcated and nurtured though appropriate policy interventions.The Globalization in India has created vast opportunities. The IT, BT and communication revolution has created enormous opportunities. This can be better utilized by the capable and skilled Entrepreneurship. Hence it has boosted and ignited the interest in Entrepreneurship. The enormous potential in women Entrepreneur has been recognized by many economies including India. Many policy initiatives has been undertaken to tap the potential women Entrepreneurship. Women Entrepreneur professional vision transcends genders. For many areas in business, they can provide different solutions to management, organization and business problems. Women Entrepreneur can create new jobs in their enterprise by blending humane and professional approach.




Women and Entrepreneurship in India


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The Indian Constitution is the largest written constitution that guarantees equality to women and empowers the State to take affirmative actions in favour of women. India has adopted International conventions for protection of rights of women and granting them equality and ratified the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in the year 1993. The National Policy for Women Empowerment was presented in 2001, the goal of that policy to bring about the advancement, development and empowerment of women and enable women to become financially independent. Currently, India is the only country where the economic gender gap is larger than the political gender gap. Women are required to understand their own potential and overcome social barriers. With constant support of the government, change in stereotype mindset and skill development in women, India will continue witnessing gradual increase in women entrepreneurship in future. The aim of this book is to show the latest state of knowledge on the topic of women entrepreneurship, the role of women in business and women empowerment in India. Many aspects relating to role of women in business, sustainable business development and aspects going beyond economic empowerment of women are discussed in addition to presenting legal and regulatory frameworks. This book will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and students in the fields of entrepreneurship, empowerment, gender studies, and law.




Women Entrepreneurs in Small and Medium Enterprises


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This conference proceedings explores the phenomenon of women entrepreneurs in small and medium entreprises, examining such issues as governmental support, networks, doing business overseas, starting businesses, and financing.