Exploring Constraints Faced by Women Entrepreneur in India: An Overview

Abstract

Background: Women entrepreneurship is essential for societal as well as country development. But women entrepreneurs in India come across multiple challenges which obstruct them from working.  Aims: This study aims to investigate the constraints faced by women entrepreneurs in India. The paper engages in a comparative literature review of constraints from several states in India. Methods: A cross selection survey. Results: The major constraints faced by women entrepreneurs in India are the social constraints like gender inequality and discrimination, family discouragement, lack of social acceptance and male dominance, etc. Personal constraints include lack of self-confidence, motivation and risk-bearing capacity, dual role performance at home and job, fear of failure and criticism and many more, financial constraints were inadequacy of working capital, lack of awareness of sources of finance, lack of credit facility and lack of knowledge about finance etc., and environmental constraints like inadequate institutional support, non-availability of good workers/employees, lack of managerial education etc. hamper the pathway of women entrepreneurs. Conclusion and Recommendation: This study makes certain recommendation such as constraints faced by women entrepreneurs need to be addressed as top priorities to have unhampered women development by conducting gender-specific training, awareness workshops, vocational skill courses, utilization of social media for information dissemination, skill development should be done by government and policymakers should come up with various policies and programmes focusing on creating a conducive environment for the success of women entrepreneurs.