This document discusses the challenges faced by roadside women entrepreneurs in India. It notes that while women's entrepreneurship is growing in importance, roadside women entrepreneurs still face significant challenges, including lack of access to capital and financing due to lack of collateral, limited mobility and family responsibilities, and stiff competition. It provides statistics on the current status of women's entrepreneurship in India and outlines various government schemes aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs. However, it concludes that roadside women entrepreneurs still struggle with issues like low incomes from their small businesses due to undercapitalization.