JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 3 (January 2025)
2025-01-20
Women Empowerment in Rural Areas: A Study of Charaka
Rachana B S, Dr. Kundan Basavaraj
Women are often viewed as superior economic stewards compared to men, and their entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in alleviating poverty and unemployment. The development of women is central to country's economic progress, particularly in rural areas where traditional employment opportunities may not suffice. Empowerment women to create their own businesses are essential. Historically, women have contributed significantly to family and community management, yet their efforts often go unrecognized. Despite the growing momentum of women entrepreneurship as a pathway to empowerment, focusing on the "Charaka", women's multipurpose industrial co-operative in Heggodu in Shimoga District. Data were collected from 50 women members of Charaka using both primary and secondary sources and analyzed through various statistical tools.
Women Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Women Empowerment