WOMEN IN ENTREPRENUERSHIP
In the present era of globalization, women entrepreneurship is inevitable for economic development. Majority of women in India are economically engaged in productive but non-remunerative activities. With the increase in the number of women getting education, there is considerable awareness among women to be self-employed thus leading to change in the role of women in the society.
- G Janaki Ramachandran
Head - Academic Programme & Administration, IIM Visakhapatnam
Key Challenges
Recommendations
Family
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Emotional / moral support
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Don't force for private/government jobs
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Discuss about entrepreneurship with children
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Let girls take decisions
Community
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Encourage women to take part in entrepreneurship activities
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Work with women to solve problems in community
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Let women take risks
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Discourage objectification of women
Goverment
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Create women entrepreneur zones like MIDC, SEZ
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Provide tax exemptions to start-ups; Financial & Venture capital support
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Provide skill development programmes for women
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Entrepreneurship courses in schools and colleges