The document discusses the emergence and development of women entrepreneurs globally and in India. It outlines factors that influence women's entry into entrepreneurship such as economic, cultural, and policy changes. It also lists common business types started by women such as handicrafts, food, education and provides examples of successful Indian women entrepreneurs such as Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo. Government policies aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs through training and preferential treatment have helped more women start businesses in India in various sectors from traditional to modern industries.

1. Social framework & economic setting,
challenges, achievements, role models
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2.  Emergence of women entrepreneurs depends
on economical, religious, cultural and
psychological factors
 After world war..increase in self employed
women
 European countries have witnessed the
emergence of women entrepreneurs- through
small businesses
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3.  48% population is female
 5th year plans supported women
entrepreneurs to come forward
 Changes in political, social and cultural
factors proved beneficial for women
 Industrial policies promoted women to start
Small scale units
 Women ventured traditional, conventional
as well as modern businesses
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4.  Handicrafts
 Eatables
 Doll making, toy
making
 Knitting
 Fabrics
 Soaps
 Ceramics
 Crèches
 Nursery schools
 Coaching
 Dairy products
 Textile
 Manufacturing
 Electrical & electronics
 Engineering
 Jwellery design
 Poultry
 Housekeeping services
 Printing
 Plastics
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5.  Industrial Policy Resolution 1991:
◦ “A woman enterprise is an enterprise
owned and controlled by a woman and
having a minimum financial interest of
51% of the capital and giving at least 51%
of the employment generated in the
enterprise to women.”
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6.  ED programme are male dominated
 Unique issues in mixed gender groups
 Power and politics
 Difference in working styles due to gender
 Family priorities
 Less wages/ remuneration than men
 Stress due to family and work
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7.  Less importance to role and contribution of
women in industrialization
 Dilemma between traditional and non
traditional occupations and activities
 Dual roles
 Non traditional Skills
 Low literacy levels
 Not aware of new trends in market
 Male domination and power centralization
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8.  Self Motivation
 Desire to take challenges
 Liking for business
 Liking for independence
 Helping husband’s or family business
 Compelling reasons
 Govt. policies
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9.  According to Dr. V G Patel (Ex. Dir. Of
EDII) :
◦ Chance entrepreneurs
◦ Forced entrepreneurs
◦ Created entrepreneurs
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10.  Responsibility thrust
 Tax benefits for self and for relations
 Special qualifications and experience attained
for running a concern
 Identifying an excellent business opportunity
 External motivation
 Employment to needy and destitute
 To set up an ancillary unit
 Govt.’s conscious efforts to encourage
women entrepreneurs
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11.  Power as the ability to use own talent and
control own lives
 Participation of women at all levels of the
workforce
 Women entrepreneurs making impact on all
segments of the economy
 Participation in economic activities
 Improved status of women in society
 Status of equity with men
 Being strong and competent she contributes
to well being of the nation
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 Indra Nooyi,
◦ Current position: CFO, Pepsico
 2. Naina Lal Kidwai,
◦ Current position: Group General Manager &
Country Head – HSBC,India
 3. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
◦ Current position: CMD, Biocon
 4. Chanda Kochar
◦ Current position: MD & CEO – ICICI Bank
 5. Indu Jain
◦ Designation – Chairperson (former), Times Group

13.  6. Simone Tata
◦ Current position: Chairperson (Former), Lakme
Chairperson (Present),Trent Limited
 7. Neelam Dhawan
◦ Current position: MD, HP-India
 8. Sulajja Firodia Motwani
◦ Current position: JMD – Kinetic Motors
 9. Priya Paul
◦ Current position: Chairperson, Apeejay Park Hotels
 11. Ekta Kapoor
◦ Current position: JMD & Creative Director, Balaji
Telefilms
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14.  13. Shahnaz Hussain
◦ Current position: CEO, Shahnaz Herbals Inc
 14. Jyoti nayak
◦ Current Position: President Shri Mahila Griha Udyog
Lijjat Papad
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