http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/860 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:41:44 GMT 2026-05-15T15:41:44Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/946 Gender Constraints in Business Start ups: Some Learning Sengupta, Nabarun Empowerment of women through enterprise establishment and self employment is a time tested model. NGOs and Government agencies have seen this model as one that could help women become economically self reliant. The economic regeneration project, initiated after the 2001 earthquake in Kutch and Saurashtra, saw the establishment of businesses by both men and women. However, the women entrepreneurs had to confront and overcome constraints which were rooted in gender disparities. The enterprises they established were small in size, mostly located within their four walls, were mostly seen to be an extension of their reproductive role and also did not challenge the gender stereotypes. Data obtained during the project were subjected to some simple analysis. The analyses indicate that women experienced certain constraints more than men. The data also reveal poor support of the formal institutional lenders. Women could not obtain the support of these banks even though they showed higher start ups. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/946 2005-02-09T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/909 Women Entrepreneurship in Informal Sector Patel, Jyoti R It has become evident that if at all the development process is to be accelerated; the potential contribution by half the population cannot be ignored. It has been noticed, throughout various communities, that the interest and problems of women are homogenous. Of late it has been realized that women’s issues and development issues needs to be linked. Economic development and gender equality go hand in hand. Over a period of time the role of women has been recognized in the development mainstream. Since women are integral part of the industrialized society, it is now believed that women must work using her acquired skill to supplement income for the family. Now they are expected to pick up self-employment opportunities rather than waiting for employment in organized sector. Trends and evidences show that, during the present times, the informal sector is increasingly becoming provider of employment and self-employment to women. It works as parking lot for those women who are otherwise unable to find a gainful employment in the formal sector. In view of this, the present paper examines the women entrepreneurship in the informal sector in the India. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/909 2005-02-09T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/908 Women entrepreneurs in the NGO sector in India Iyer, Radha This paper addresses the role of socioeconomic and environmental factors involved in Women leading the Entrepreneurial activity in the Non-Government Organisations. It seeks to provide an idea-bank for potential entrepreneurs in this sector as it may be the logical career choice in the third millennium. This paper highlights the critical success factors that relate to building, nurturing, and sustenance of a NGO. It brings out the importance of role of the family, role models, passion for the cause, education and relentless dedication that contribute to the success of women as social entrepreneurs. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/908 2005-02-09T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/907 Women Entrepreneurs and Their Impact on BPLC (Below Poverty Line Community) Development Amuthalakshmi, P This study pertains to the upcoming BPLC Women as entrepreneurs and the impact of their economic growth on Community Development. The Poor infrastructure serves as a stimulus to BPLC women and paves the foundation for the starting up of an enterprise. In this situation their family support, their individual competencies and market potentials interact and enable the metamorphosis of the women entrepreneurs. Whereas competent women who have been exposed to market facilities but having lesser family support turn out to become workingwomen. By the virtue of role adoption process either as entrepreneur or as workingwomen they get empowered. This empowerment makes them grow and develop to create an impact over their individual selves and family and ultimately the community at large. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ediindia.ac.in:8181/xmlui//handle/123456789/907 2005-02-09T00:00:00Z