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Role of women entrepreneurs and NGOs in promoting entrepreneurship: case studies from Uttarakhand, India

Usha Lenka (Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India)
Sucheta Agarwal (Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India)

Journal of Asia Business Studies

ISSN: 1558-7894

Article publication date: 12 December 2017

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Abstract

Purpose

Women establish their enterprise for economic independence and empowerment. This study aims to identify the factors that promote women entrepreneurship in Uttarakhand, a state in India. Although, women have the potential to become entrepreneurs, they do not have the right opportunities to explore it. Therefore, the role of non-government organizations (NGOs) is imminent in supporting women's entrepreneurial cause.

Design/methodology/approach

The problems of women entrepreneurs during venture creation have been explored. Case studies of women entrepreneurs and NGOs operating in Uttarakhand have been developed through an in-depth interview method.

Findings

Entrepreneurial learning occurs because of certain personal, social and environmentally driven motivational factors. Entrepreneurial learning helps in the development of personal, social, managerial and entrepreneurial competencies. These competencies are essential for the performance of an enterprise.

Practical implications

This study provides directions to policymakers and researchers to focus on developmental programmes for women entrepreneurs.

Originality/value

This study explores a conceptual framework for the promotion of women entrepreneurship.

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Acknowledgements

This study is a part of research project (IITR/SRIC/255/F.I.G. (Scheme-A)) named “Exploring dynamics of potential women entrepreneurs” undertaken by Dr Usha Lenka and is financially supported by Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy, IIT Roorkee, India.

Citation

Lenka, U. and Agarwal, S. (2017), "Role of women entrepreneurs and NGOs in promoting entrepreneurship: case studies from Uttarakhand, India", Journal of Asia Business Studies, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 451-465. https://doi.org/10.1108/JABS-07-2015-0088

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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