Women’s entrepreneurship has emerged as a vital force in promoting grassroots economic development, especially in rural and semi-urban regions of India. In Assam, micro-enterprises owned and managed by women play a significant role in generating livelihoods, supplementing household income, and strengthening local markets. This study investigates the socio-economic factors influencing women’s micro-enterprise performance in Karimganj District, Assam, using comprehensive statistical tools. Primary data were collected from 150 women entrepreneurs across diverse sectors such as textiles, food processing, livestock, tailoring, retail, and household-based production units. The study explores the relationship between enterprise performance and variables such as education, training exposure, access to credit, Self-Help Group (SHG) membership, family support, and entrepreneurial experience. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions such as skill training, simplified credit access, and stronger SHG networks to facilitate women’s entrepreneurial growth. The study concludes with actionable recommendations for policymakers, banks, NGOs, and development agencies to enhance micro-enterprise sustainability among women in rural Assam.
Manidipa Gope (Sun,) studied this question.