New Delhi: The issue of gender gap in Indian entrepreneurship has received new focus in a new research report. The data shows that women founders in India are still grossly underrepresented in comparison with men, particularly in high growth startups and technology companies.
The consequences have brought an intense debate between the policymakers, industry executives, and social categories. The question many are putting across is why women continue to encounter so much hindrance when beginning and scaled businesses.
According to experts, the lack of funding access, family demands, safety, and social demands are among the reasons. Although there are schemes provided by the government, there are a lot of women who find it difficult to reap the benefits.
There are those leaders who believe that policies should be more improved and there are those who think that it is best to change the social mindset. Women entrepreneurs allege that they require enhanced mentorship, networks and funds.
The social media has not been left behind in the debate with people sharing personal stories of struggle and success.
There is an agreement that bridging this divide is not only significant to equality, but also economic development. Increased number of women entrepreneurs would translate to increased innovation and employment.
