Women Entrepreneurship and Innovations in India: An Exploratory Study

Authors

  • Hemantkumar P. Bulsara Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology
  • Jyoti Chandwani AURO University, Earthspace
  • Shailesh Gandhi Indian Institute of Management

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v2i1.2

Keywords:

Women Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, India, Economy, Gujarat

Abstract

Increased female entrepreneurial activity heralds a progress for women’s rights and optimization of their economic and social living index. Women entrepreneurship is synonymous with women empowerment. Parallel to the male counterparts, female entrepreneurs are catalytic in job creation, innovation and more than tangible contribution to the GNP of the country. An economy thrives when women get a level playing field as men. Innovation works as a catalyst or an instrument for Entrepreneurship. Indian Women, despite all the social hurdles stand tall from the rest of the crowd and are applauded for their achievements in their respective field. The transformation of social fabric of the Indian society, in terms of increased educational status of women and varied aspirations for better living, necessitated a change in the life style of Indian women. This paper endeavors to explore studies related to Women Entrepreneurship and Innovation in India. Few examples from Gujarat, India have been taken to understand the study in a better way.

 

Keywords: Women Entrepreneurship; Innovation; Entrepreneurship; India; Economy; Gujarat.

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Author Biographies

Hemantkumar P. Bulsara, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor (Economics & Management), In charge - Management

S V National Institute of Technology, Ichchhanath, Surat, Gujarat, India - 395007

Jyoti Chandwani, AURO University, Earthspace

Assistant Professor (Hospitality and Management) & PhD Scholar in Management- SVNIT
AURO University, Earthspace,  Opp ONGC, Hazira Road, Surat, Gujarat, India – 394 510

Shailesh Gandhi, Indian Institute of Management

Associate Professor & Chairman - PGP

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India - 380 015

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Published

01.06.2014

How to Cite

Bulsara, H. P., Chandwani, J., & Gandhi, S. (2014). Women Entrepreneurship and Innovations in India: An Exploratory Study. International Journal of Innovation, 2(1), 32–44. https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v2i1.2

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2014): Spring

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