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A Study on Problem and Prospects of Women Entrepreneurs - With Special Reference to Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh

Author(s) Dr. U. Sankara
Country India
Abstract Today, women entrepreneurs play a vital role in the overall economic development of the country. Women have been successful coming out of their homes by entering into different kinds of business and services. Women entrepreneurs have proved that they are equally doing business with the men and are emerging as dynamic entrepreneurs. They are accepting the challenging role to meet her personal needs and become economically independent.
Women entrepreneurs are defined as women who launch, plan, and oversee a business venture. “Women who innovate, imitate, or adopt a business activity are called women entrepreneurs,” according to Schumpeter. As per the “Government of India” a women entrepreneur is someone that possesses at least 51% financial ownership and control of an enterprise being allocated to women. One of the categories with the fastest growth is women-owned businesses. The breadth of women’s entrepreneurship has significantly shifted, thanks in large part to the framework of government regulations regarding MSMEs and increased awareness among women. The number of women-owned businesses has increased dramatically across all industries. Despite the numerous obstacles they must overcome, women remain unfazed. The government’s five –year plans and policies regarding MSMEs play a crucial role. Additionally, the initiatives of various financial and non-financial institutions are augmenting the roles of women.
Hence, the study aims at Importance of entrepreneurial development among women and also to analyze the socio-economic framework, problems and prospects of women entrepreneurs in Anantapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh. A sample size of 90 respondents was surveyed by using a structured questionnaire for the study. The research clearly mentioned the factors affecting them based on the opinions of respondents.
Keywords Entrepreneurship, Problems, Prospects, Women Entrepreneurship, Socio-economic status
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.80895

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