• Diksha Arora
• Prof. Seema Singh

Entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in the emerging economies by serving as engines of economic growth and structural change. A country’s economic growth is imbalanced without the participation of women in entrepreneurial activities. In India, women entrepreneurs are gaining massive importance and are supported by all the stakeholders since 1991. However, despite all the efforts and the fact that women account for almost half the population, their involvement in entrepreneurial activity remains very low. The present study is an attempt to decode the concept, profile and dynamics of women entrepreneurship in India. It focuses on the factors responsible for women to become entrepreneurs and critically examines the constraints faced by women entrepreneurs. Another main purpose of the study is to analyze the adequacy of government policy for growth of women entrepreneurship. The study is based on the data from last decade and takes into account the post-pandemic scenario. Highly cited research studies on women entrepreneurship, analysis of government reports and global publications have been utilized for the purpose of the study. The study brings forth some suggestions to encourage the women’s participation in entrepreneurial activities.

Emerging economies, Women Entrepreneurship, India

"Challenges and Opportunities faced by Women Entrepreneurs in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.h481-h489, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310658.pdf

"Challenges and Opportunities faced by Women Entrepreneurs in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. pph481-h489, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310658.pdf