An Analysis of Entrepreneurial Schemes for the Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Virudhunagar District

Abstract

Women empowerment plays an important role in nation s economy. Since women constitute half of the total population, their role in the development of the country is essential and in dispensable. The government of India has taken efforts to instill confidence and the spirit of entrepreneurship in women. Several developmental programmes have been implemented by the government with a view to making women job providers instead of job seekers. The basic problem is that the women themselves are, in certain areas, particularly villages, are totally unaware of the schemes and the sources of funding and assistance. newline