EMPOWERING TRIBAL WOMEN THROUGH DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURSHIP a STUDY ON ODISHA

Abstract

Even after 75 years of independence, the Indian tribal population continues to live below the poverty line. They suffer from several deficiencies such as malnutrition, poverty, illiteracy, exploitation, etc. The Indian tribal population is 10, 42, 81, 034 which represents 8.6% of the total population. The tribal population of Odisha is 9,590,756, which represents 9.19% of the total tribal population of India. Out of the total, 4863024 are female tribal population (Census 2011).Tribal women play a significant role not only in the household work but also in generating income, which helps to raise their children and manage family expenses. Despite their illiteracy, they tend to preserve money and goods for the future. Now a days, they actively participate in village meetings and activities. It has liberated them from the ignorance and apathetic imprisonment. Their understanding has strengthened their motivation. newline