A Study on the Rural Dalit Women Entrepreneurs in Almora District of Uttarakhand State
It is estimated that 833 million people continue to live in rural India (The Census, 2011 in
Hazare, 2011). ‘The development and transformation of rural economy requires rapid expansion
of employment and income opportunities’ (Planning Commission, 2009). Women entrepreneurs
have proven that there is “a source of immense untapped power in the womanhood of India”
(Hall, 1992). Economically empowered women contributed to the wealth and well-being not only
of their families, but also of their nations (Blumberg, 1995). The Self Help group-bank linkage
process in India paved the way for the emergence of rural women Entrepreneurs4 in the recent
decades. The strategic enhancement of women’s entrepreneurship could lead to economic growth
and inclusive prosperity in the rural areas. A study was made to highlight the entrepreneurial scenario of rural Dalit entrepreneurs in the
Dauladevi block of Almora district, Uttarakhand State, India. A total of 20 women involved in
various micro enterprises were selected. The study underscores various factors and strategies for
the betterment of rural entrepreneurs in the hill scenario.Zobrazit text