Published on: April 2026
ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT LIVELIHOOD INITIATIVES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN RANCHI DISTRICT
Dr. Mrinal Gaurav
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Women's entrepreneurship is a big part of economic growth and social change, especially in places like Jharkhand. The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), and Self-Help Group (SHG) programs are all examples of government programs that want to get more women involved in making money and starting their own businesses. This study evaluates the impact of these programs on women entrepreneurs in the Ranchi district.
A theory-of-change framework makes it clear how different parts of a program can lead to empowerment. For instance, learning about business management and money matters directly improves women's skills and knowledge, which leads to better business operations and more money. Women become more confident and in charge as they become more financially independent. This is shown by their increased involvement in decisions about the home and the community. These changes are a big step forward for women's social and economic empowerment in the area
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Gaurav, M. (2026). Assessment of Government Livelihood Initiatives and Their Influence on Women Entrepreneurs in Ranchi District. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.124
Gaurav, Mrinal. "Assessment of Government Livelihood Initiatives and Their Influence on Women Entrepreneurs in Ranchi District." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.124.
Gaurav, Mrinal. "Assessment of Government Livelihood Initiatives and Their Influence on Women Entrepreneurs in Ranchi District." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.124.
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