Entrepreneurial intention and success rate of women entrepreneurs

The term entrepreneur has been a topic of research in various academic fields around the
world. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject - entrepreneurship itself is a
comprehensive, complex, social and economic phenomenon.
In the light of this, the present research study seeks to understand and explore the
entrepreneurial intentional factors which are motivating women to become a successful
entrepreneur. This chapter provides an overview of the research study by describing the
concept of entrepreneur, evolution of entrepreneurs, role of entrepreneurs in socio-economic
development,women entrepreneurs across the country, women entrepreneurial history, brief
profile of women entrepreneurs, unique characteristics and profile of successful women
entrepreneurs,followedby review of literature and research gap discussed in the chapter.
India is emerging as an economic inspiration of the world and the country's economic
growth and development determined by physical, financial and human resources. Most
economists agree that in developing countries entrepreneurs are necessary elements for
stimulating economic growth.Hence,government considered entrepreneurs are key strategy
maker for the economic development of the country. The successful enterprises are primary
engines for job creation, income growth and poverty reduction. In view of increasing
importance,the success of small and medium enterprises has been of interest to researchers
and policy makers, therefore it has become the subject of research and innovations.