International Journal of Research in Arts and Science
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Beyond Income Generation: Conceptualising Women Entrepreneurship as a Systemic Development Strategy in India
Abstract:
Vision Viksit Bharat @ 2047 is a nation-building activity consisting of four pillars: Garib, Yuva, Annadata, and Nari. Nari, or women in India, is not only a beneficiary of growth but also an agent of economic, social, and institutional transformation. This study views the transition of women entrepreneurs from income generation lenses to a holistic development paradigm shift led by women. The women-led enterprises intersect with social change, community resilience, and intergenerational wellbeing. Drawing upon recent empirical studies, policy frameworks, and development theory, the paper develops a multidimensional conceptualisation of women entrepreneurship encompassing household-embedded enterprises, community-driven development, digital inclusion, and institutional participation. This article brings out that women entrepreneurs in rural India are functioning as economic actors, social innovators, and custodians of local development. This study offers a future-facing framework by synthesising recent literature that situates women entrepreneurs as an important factor in India’s transition into a developed economy by 2047.
Keywords: Women Entrepreneurship, Women-led Development, Viksit Bharat 2047, Community-driven Development, Inclusive Growth, MSMEs
Volume: 10 | Issue: 2
Pages: 5-7
Issue Date: December , 2024
DOI: 10.9756/IJRAS/V10I2/BIJ24014
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