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The proliferation of microenterprises initiated by rural women has garnered significant attention as astrategy for generating employment opportunities and alleviating poverty across India, with a particularfocus on the state of Kerala. In order to fulfil their objectives, it is imperative for microbusinesses led byrural women, which are designed to alleviate poverty and generate employment opportunities, to sustainthemselves through the implementation of intelligent strategies. The present study represents a sincereendeavour to elucidate the progression, significance of training, and prospects of rural micro enterprisesestablished by women in the state of Kerala. The objectives of this study are to gain a comprehensiveunderstanding of the present status and growth of women entrepreneurs in Kerala, to evaluate theeffectiveness of institutions that facilitate the advancement of women entrepreneurs in Kerala, and to projectthe future potential of the female entrepreneurial community in Kerala. This descriptive study aims toexamine the evolution of women-owned businesses in Kerala prior to and during the process ofglobalisation. Additionally, it seeks to explore the training needs and future growth prospects of these firms.The present study is founded upon primary data collected from a sample of 420 registered women-ownedenterprises in Kerala. Additionally, secondary data has been sourced from various published materials, suchas journals, government publications, websites, and other relevant sources. The findings of the studysuggest that female entrepreneurs exhibit deficiencies in many managerial competencies that are crucial forthe achievement of organisational success. Hence, it is crucial that training programmes prioritise thedevelopment of managerial capabilities to effectively operate entrepreneurial entities, enhance managerialproficiency, and foster a sense of motivation towards attaining goals. The findings of this study are expectedto provide valuable insights for policymakers in formulating initiatives and policies aimed at fosteringindustrial development within the state. Specifically, the study focuses on the role of womenentrepreneurship and the strategic orientation required for such development.
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