This document discusses women entrepreneurship in India. It notes that while common man (aam aadmi) is often discussed, little attention is paid to common women (aam ladki or aam aurat). It provides an introduction to women entrepreneurship and notes that women play a crucial role in India's economy, holding nearly 1.4 million village leadership positions. It outlines some problems faced by women entrepreneurs like male-dominated societies and lack of education/business information. It also lists some government policies and schemes to support women entrepreneurs as well as some famous Indian women entrepreneurs.

1. WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
“ WE HEAR A LOT ABOUT
‘AAM AADMI’
(COMMON MAN)
BUT WHY NOT ABOUT
‘AAM LADKI’
OR
‘AAM AURAT’? ”

2. INTRODUCTION
A woman or a group of women who take an initiative,
organise and run a business on her own.
Government of India –
• Controlling and owning with minimum 51% of
financial interest of capital
• Having at least 51% of women employment in the
organisation

3. CURRENT STATUS
• You can tell the condition of a nation by looking at the status
of its women
• Play a crucial role in the growth of Indian economy
• Nearly 1.4 million Village Panchayat leaders.
• Make in India, Digital India, Start-ups

4. FIELDS

5. PROBLEMS FACED BY
WOMEN
ENTREPRENEURS
Problem specific
to women
entrepreneur
Male dominated
society
Low risk taking
ability
Lack of
education
Lack of business
information
Family problems

6. POLICIES AND SCHEMES
 MSME - Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
 Lot of NGO conducting various Entrepreneur Development Programmes.
 Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY)
 Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises. ( upto 80% )
 MSE Cluster Development Programme.

7. FAMOUS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Arundhathi Battacharya
Indra Nooyi
Vinita Bali

8. WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS CONTINUED…
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Sangita Reddy
Aruna Jayanthi

9. THANK YOU
By
Chaithra K