EXPLORING THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN HARYANA'S MSME SECTOR

Abstract

This study investigates the vital significance of education and skill enhancement in empowering female entrepreneurs in the MSME sector in Haryana. In light of India's substantial demographic dividend and the growing acknowledgement of entrepreneurship as a means to achieve economic progress, it is crucial to comprehend the influence of educational achievement and skill development on the success and empowerment of women entrepreneurs. An exploratory and quantitative research approach was employed in this study to evaluate the impact of education and skill development on entrepreneurial outcomes, such as firm growth, profitability, and overall empowerment. A representative sample of 369 female entrepreneurs from the MSME sector in Haryana was surveyed. The findings indicated a robust beneficial association between increased levels of education and the enhancement of skills, resulting in elevated corporate success and personal empowerment. The presented results emphasise the need of implementing focused educational and training initiatives to assist female entrepreneurs in surmounting obstacles and attaining higher levels of achievement