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@article{192165,
        author = {Dr.G.Venkatasalam and G.Vijayakumar},
        title = {Women Entrepreneurship Schemes as a Catalyst for Economic Growth: An Empirical Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {302-308},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192165},
        abstract = {Women entrepreneurship has emerged as a vital instrument for promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, particularly in developing economies. Recognizing this potential, governments and development agencies have introduced various women-oriented entrepreneurship schemes aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, employment generation, and income sustainability. The present empirical study examines the role of women entrepreneurship schemes as a catalyst for economic growth by analyzing their impact on income levels, employment creation, business sustainability, and overall economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs. Primary data were collected from women beneficiaries of selected entrepreneurship schemes using a structured questionnaire, while secondary data were sourced from government reports, policy documents, and prior studies. Appropriate statistical tools such as percentage analysis, mean score analysis, and inferential techniques were employed to interpret the data. The findings reveal that entrepreneurship schemes significantly contribute to improving women’s income, enhancing self-employment opportunities, and strengthening their participation in economic activities. However, challenges such as lack of awareness, limited access to credit, inadequate training, and marketing constraints continue to hinder the optimal utilization of these schemes. The study concludes that effective implementation, continuous skill development, and supportive institutional mechanisms are essential to maximize the economic impact of women entrepreneurship schemes and to foster inclusive economic growth.},
        keywords = {Women Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurship Schemes; Economic Growth; Economic Empowerment; Employment Generation; Financial Inclusion; Empirical Study},
        month = {February},
        }