Women Entrepreneurship: How Women Can Take the Nation Forward - Challenges and Way Forward

Authors

  • Aparajita Roy Sr. Engineer, BHEL, EDN, Bangalore
  • Neha Agarwal Sr. Account Officerm BHEL, EDN, Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v55i3.17-20p

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Abstract

Female entrepreneurship is a latent force which holds the potential of propelling the nation forward, both in terms of economic growth and social development. The paper examines the stories of successful women entrepreneurs as well as data and statistics to build the case for improving the participation of female entrepreneurs in the country’s economy. Further, it examines the challenges they face and the current Government initiatives in this regard. The paper also touches upon the role that the digital age has played in promoting female entrepreneurship. Finally, it provides brief suggestions to improve the participation of female entrepreneurs.

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Published

2020-03-31

How to Cite

Roy, A., & Agarwal, N. (2020). Women Entrepreneurship: How Women Can Take the Nation Forward - Challenges and Way Forward. The Management Accountant Journal, 55(3), 17–20. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v55i3.17-20p

Issue

Volume 55, Issue 3, March 2020

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