Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Faridabad District of Haryana

Abstract

This paper deals with the challenges faced by rural women entrepreneurs and the factors that contribute to the success or failure of their enterprises in the Faridabad district of Haryana. The challenges faced by these women include limited education, insufficient training and gendered checks to access finance and marketing systems along with inadequate infrastructure, insufficient support from governmental and non-governmental agencies and intense competition in open market. The stories of the selected rural women entrepreneurs in this study voice a need to involve them in designing and implementing targeted policies. Such efforts by policy makers and stakeholders can empower these women to significantly contribute to the economic growth of their own families and the nation to enhance inclusivity and equity.