Authors : Hemlata A. Padole
Page Nos : 01-07
Description :
Women Empowerment refers to the creation of an environment for women where they can make decisions of their own for their personal benefits as well as for the society. Women entrepreneurship development is the instrument of women empowerment. Empowerment leads to self-fulfillment and women become aware of where they are going, what their position is in the society, their status; existence and rights; and women are becoming more empowered, personally and economically through business ownership. Economic development can be fostered only when women entrepreneurs in the nation is empowered. It is clear that women are the powerful drivers of development. Developing entrepreneurial skills among women will be a good approach for women empowerment and this would elevate social status of women. If she feels that she is reasonably strong, women entrepreneurs will be able to compete in all respect. The entrepreneurship of women is considered tobe an effective instrument to the economic development and empowerment of women. Women are regarded as better half of the society. In traditional Indian societies, they were confined to four walls. In modern society, they come out of four walls to participate in all types of activities including entrepreneurship. Women’s entrepreneurship contributes to the economic well-being of the family and communities and also reduces poverty. It ensures country’s economic growth and development. The empowerment of women to a large extent depends on taking part in some development activities. Therefore the promotion of micro and small scale enterprises has been recognized as an important strategy for advancing the economic empowerment of women. At the household level, women’s microenterprises and small scale businesses play an important role in ensuring the survival of poor household and in building up women’s confidence, skills and socio economic status. However it is seen that women are the most deprived category in the society specifically in developing countries. Keywords: Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Development
