International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Maitrayee Dutta, Pallabi Bora, Irshad Hussain, Bidyut Pritom Gogoi and Rishi Kumar Singh

abstract
Entrepreneurship remains a formidable challenge for women in India however, when pursued successfully, it can instill the confidence and raise awareness of their rights. Compared to developed nations, the growth of women entrepreneurship in India is significantly lower. Traditionally, entrepreneurship has been a male-dominated arena, but times have changed-women today are emerging as resilient and inspiring entrepreneurs. A nation cannot achieve true progress while ignoring the potential of its female workforce. With economic liberalization and globalization, the number of women entrepreneurs is on the rise worldwide. In India, the latent entrepreneurial abilities of women are gradually surfacing, thanks to shifts in the socio-political landscape. Despite their competence in managing businesses, women in India still face numerous obstacles-social, cultural, and economic-that hinder their entrepreneurial journey. One of the major setbacks is the lack of robust entrepreneurial activity among women, even in the wake of women empowerment initiatives. This paper explores the key barriers that demotivate the women to start their own ventures and examines the challenges they encounter as they strive to establish themselves in the competitive business world.