Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Micro Enterprises

Ever since the dawn of humanity, the subject of empowerment of
woman has become a burning problem throughout the world, mainly
in India. Over the past few decades, it has assumed new dimensions
demanding economic-independence, self-reliance, full- edged
participation in all walks of life. No doubt the active contribution
of women personalities in social, culture, educational and political
spheres will gear up the decision making process and empowerment
and grace the women souls their aspired self-respect and socialdignity
which
are
the
pre-requisites
of
empowerment
to
the
core.

The main resources of human such as both men and women, of
working-age, create the main strength of economic development
of a nation. Women form a signi cant segment of the labour force
and the role played by them in the economy cannot be isolated
from the framework of development. The character and degree
of integration of women in economic growth are always paving
a way for women’s economic independence and social status.
The employment opportunity contributes to economic individuality
to women. Financial independence paves the way for social status.
Moreover, women have become an integral part of industrialized
society. Women’s entry into entrepreneurship has a historical
perspective and, it is a historical necessity. Entrepreneurship is an
effective instrument of social and economic development. It helps
in generating employment for several people within their social
system. The development of entrepreneurship in women especially
in developing economies like India is viewed as the most effective
package to solve the blockades to the prosperity of the nation although
it envisages revision and re-examination of long-standing attitudes,
expectations and patterns of living.