Emerging Economic Opportunities for Women in India: A Comprehensive Quantitative Analysis

Authors

  • Neelakshi Maharshi Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2023.v08.n10.010

Keywords:

Emerging economic opportunities, Women, Gender equality, Economic empowerment

Abstract

This study investigates the emerging economic opportunities for women in India, focusing on a sample of 180 participants. Employing convenient sampling and regression analysis, it seeks to understand the factors influencing women's economic engagement. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect quantitative data, focusing on key variables such as economic opportunities, barriers, and challenges women face in Indian economy. Moreover, entrepreneurship, technology, stem fields, financial services, online education, sustainability, policy initiatives, skill development, social enterprises, retail, and E-commerce have emerged as new-age opportunities for Women in India. These results provide valuable insights into strategies to enhance economic opportunities for women, with policy implications aimed at promoting gender equality and economic empowerment.

Author Biography

Neelakshi Maharshi, Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

Neelakshi Maharshi completed her Bachelor of Arts from University Maharani College, University of Rajasthan and obtained the degree of Masters of Arts in Economics from Department of Economics, University of Rajasthan. She is a PhD Research Scholar at Department of Economics, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. She has worked as a Researcher at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi. She has also been a faculty of Economics at The ICFAI University, Jaipur, Rajasthan. She has contributed a chapter entitled ‘Idea of Women Led Development and G20 in a book ‘Solidarity for Sustainability’. Her areas of interest are developmental and gender issues, youth empowerment, quality education, employment and entrepreneurship. She has also participated in Indian Youth Delegation to Russia as a delegate of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in 2018.

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13-10-2023

How to Cite

Maharshi, N. (2023). Emerging Economic Opportunities for Women in India: A Comprehensive Quantitative Analysis. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 8(10), 85–94. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2023.v08.n10.010