• R. Lalnunthara
• NVR Jyoti Kumar
• Laldinliana

Women entrepreneurship is seen as an effective approach to solve the problems of rural and urban poverty. The study is conducted to investigate the socio-economic background of women entrepreneurs in Mizoram. For the purpose of the study, primary data were collected through structure questionnaire from 400 sample women entrepreneurs in Mizoram. Secondary data were collected from journals, books and websites. The study found that more than half (53.3%) of the women entrepreneurs belonged to the age group of 35 years and below. In terms of marital status, around 47 % of the female entrepreneurs were unmarried while around 37% were married. The study also identified that around 31% of the female entrepreneurs were HSSLC, around 26% were HSLC, and 23% were graduate. The study suggested that in order for women entrepreneurs to meet changing trends and be competent enough to sustain in the local economic environment, the government, financial institutions, various agencies, and families should provide adequate technical, financial, and psychological support.

Socio-economic background, sources of funds, women entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs

"A Study on Socio-Economic Backgroud of Women Entrepreneurs in Mizoram, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.j229-j238, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307933.pdf

"A Study on Socio-Economic Backgroud of Women Entrepreneurs in Mizoram, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppj229-j238, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307933.pdf