Abstract The role of entrepreneurship in advancing women’s empowerment in North East India, a region rich in cultural heritage, natural resources, and indigenous craftsmanship. It highlights how women-led enterprises in sectors such as handloom, handicrafts, bamboo products, food processing, and digital entrepreneurship contribute to socio-economic development and community transformation. The study examines the opportunities emerging from globalization, digital platforms, and social enterprises while also addressing persistent challenges including inadequate infrastructure, limited market access, financial constraints, patriarchal norms, and lack of policy support. Through examples of successful women entrepreneurs and grassroots initiatives, the paper demonstrates how courage, creativity, and community networks are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape of the region. It further emphasizes the importance of skill development, mentorship, financial inclusion, digital connectivity, and supportive ecosystems in fostering sustainable women entrepreneurship. The study concludes that empowering women entrepreneurs not only strengthens economic growth but also promotes social equity, cultural preservation, and regional development in North East India.
Rajashree Das Gupta (Thu,) studied this question.