Women-LED Startups and Atmanirbhar Bharat
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Abstract
The vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) emphasizes entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive growth, with women-led startups playing a transformative role. Women entrepreneurs are emerging as significant contributors to India’s socio-economic development, yet they continue to face systemic barriers in terms of finance, market access, social norms, and digital inclusion. This study explores the dynamics of women-led startups within the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework, identifies key challenges, and provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders. Using secondary data, government reports, and thematic analysis, the research highlights funding gaps, limited mentorship, and inadequate policy outreach as primary barriers. The paper argues that enabling ecosystems, gender-sensitive financial products, and digital
empowerment can accelerate women’s participation in nation-building.
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