Women Entrepreneurship Development in India: Challenges and Suggestions

In the era of globalization, women are playing an important role in the economic development of India. They are introducing innovative ideas in product development, marketing management. Their contribution in increasement of GDP and per capita income cannot be ignored. The Govt. of India is trying to increase the number of women entrepreneurs by providing entrepreneurial training as well as launching numerous incentive schemes. However, women’s involvement in entrepreneurship remains an issue, and it is inevitable to investigate and find the reasons for the lesser number of women in entrepreneurship. The status of women entrepreneurs in India is disclosed in this report. The paper discusses about the position of women entrepreneurs and the challenges faced by them to be an entrepreneur as well as after being an entrepreneur.