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@article{178335,
        author = {Asst. Prof. Tejaswini Khardenavis},
        title = {Fostering Sustainability through Women’s Entrepreneurship},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4624-4626},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178335},
        abstract = {This research paper highlights the pivotal role of women’s entrepreneurship in promoting sustainability through India’s handicraft sector. With over 70% of the workforce in this sector comprising women, their involvement holds immense potential for ecological innovation and cultural preservation. Despite facing significant challenges such as limited access to finance, markets, training, and institutional support—particularly within a male-dominated society—women artisans continue to drive eco-friendly practices by leveraging traditional skills and sustainable materials.
Based on secondary data, the study examines the socio-economic and environmental impact of women’s participation in handicrafts and evaluates government initiatives such as the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP), PM VISHWA, and others aimed at empowering them. Key challenges and case studies underscore the need for targeted interventions in training, financial inclusion, digital access, and policy reform.
The study concludes that fostering women’s entrepreneurship in the handicraft sector not only promotes sustainability and gender equity but also strengthens rural economies, supports community development, and enhances self-reliance among women.},
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        month = {May},
        }