An Analytical Study of Women Entrepreneurs in Small Scale and Micro Sector in Ahmednagar District

Abstract: Women play an important role in business today. In Ahmednagar District, many women are working as entrepreneurs in the small scale and micro sector. They are involved in activities like food making, tailoring, handicrafts, farming-related business, and small shops. These businesses give support to their families and also help the local economy. Women entrepreneurs are slowly changing their position in society. By running small businesses, they earn money, gain confidence, and take part in family and community decisions. They also create small jobs for others. Support from self-help groups, microfinance, and government schemes have encouraged more women to start small enterprises. At the same time, women entrepreneurs also face many problems. They have less access to money, lack modern training, and find it difficult to sell their products in bigger markets. Social barriers also limit their growth. Even with these challenges, women in Ahmednagar District continue to contribute to economic and social development. Their work shows that women’s entrepreneurship is important for growth, equality, and progress in society