International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Awale Payal Suresh, Dr. Pallavi D Suryawanshi, Dr. MV Ajotikar and Keerthana Vijayan

abstract
The present study aimed to assess the entrepreneurial behaviour of Self-Help Group (SHG) women members in Baramati and Indapur tehsils of Pune district, Maharashtra. A total of 150 SHG members were purposively selected and data were collected using a structured interview schedule focusing on four key components of entrepreneurial behaviour: innovativeness, risk-bearing ability, networking, and leadership ability. The results revealed that the majority of respondents exhibited medium levels of entrepreneurial behaviour across all dimensions. Specifically, 55.33 per cent of members showed medium innovativeness, 42.00 per cent had moderate risk-bearing capacity, 59.33 per cent demonstrated medium networking abilities and 66.00 per cent fell into the medium leadership category. Overall, 63.33 per cent of SHG members were found to possess medium entrepreneurial behaviour, indicating their growing awareness and willingness to adopt improved practices. However, only 12.00 per cent belonged to the high category of overall entrepreneurial behaiour, suggesting a need for targeted training and support. The findings highlight the role of SHGs in fostering entrepreneurship among rural women and underscore the importance of capacity-building programs to further enhance their entrepreneurial potential.