Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment

Abstract

In present scenario women are moving ahead and becoming major economic force with the growth of technology and favourable business environment. Women of today are contributing lot in the growth of the society. newline Empowerment is a process that ensures women s greater control over resources. It is significant not only for their development but also important for nation s overall development. Entrepreneurship can be the best way to empower women by making them economically independent and self reliant. Development of entrepreneurship can lead women to their economic, social, personal and political empowerment. newline The present research attempts to study the relation between women entrepreneurship and women empowerment in Agra District. Researcher identifies the problem and challenges women entrepreneurs face in managing their business and the encouraging factors for women entrepreneurs in Agra district. Researcher further illustrated the government measures for strengthening women entrepreneurs. newline This has been found by interviewing the 190 women entrepreneurs from rural as well as urban area of Agra District that there is a positive relation between women entrepreneurship and women empowerment. Maximum number of women entrepreneurs from rural as well as urban area suffer from problem of finance and overload of work. Enjoy a better and secured life and personal satisfaction identified as major encouraging factors for women entrepreneurs to start their business. Governmental schemes and policies helping women entrepreneurs by providing them trainings and giving them financial and marketing assistance. Suggestions based on the study and finding have been given with regard to women entrepreneurs in Agra District. newline newline