Breaking Barriers: An Analytical Study of the Challenges Faced by Rural Women Entrepreneurs in India

This paper explores the key challenges faced by rural women entrepreneurs in India and analyzes the structural, financial, digital, and cultural constraints that hinder their entrepreneurial journeys. Drawing from secondary data, policy documents, and peer-reviewed literature, the study examines factors such as lack of education, restricted access to credit, digital illiteracy, and patriarchal social norms. The paper evaluates existing government interventions including MUDRA, NRLM, and Stand-Up India, highlighting implementation gaps. Recommendations include strengthening digital literacy, improving finance access, enhancing market linkages, and building inclusive rural entrepreneurial ecosystems.