DRIVING INNOVATION FOR TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT: REVIEW ON WOMEN-LED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORK IN INDIA

India's women-led social entrepreneurship functions as a vital catalyst for innovative practices and inclusive growth. The study provides a critical narrative review of women social entrepreneurs who transform conventional solutions for social challenges using innovative and sensitive approaches to specific contexts. This study demonstrates the methods women use to combine technology and grassroots knowledge while engaging communities to solve problems in health education environmental protection and financial inclusion sectors. Through an analysis of academic literature along with policy documents and case studies spanning from 2010 to 2025 this study uncovers both patterns and obstacles and identifies support mechanisms behind women’s leadership roles in social innovation. The research shows women entrepreneurs make important social contributions yet they face obstacles including limited access to financial resources, gender discrimination, and inadequate support for business growth. The assessment shows that women-led enterprises require stronger institutional support along with gender-sensitive policies and innovation systems to thrive and endure. The research presents a strategic guide to promote social innovation in India by empowering female leaders.