An Economic Analysis of Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Thoothukudi District

Abstract

Entrepreneurship development among rural women can be considered a possible approach to economic empowerment of women. This study has been conducted the economic impact of rural women entrepreneurs in and around Thoothukudi District. The study indicates the number of units registered in Small & Medium Enterprises in Thoothukudi District relating to the year 2011-12. The Compound Growth Rate for the number of registered units was 1.05. Average and Standard Deviation values were 51.33 and 40.22 respectively. The Compound Growth Rate for employment in Small & Medium Enterprises in Thoothukudi District was 12.92. Average and Standard Deviation values were 713.75 and 721.74 respectively over a study period. The Compound Growth Rate of investment in Small & Medium Enterprises in Thoothukudi District was 3.29. Average and Standard Deviation values were 63.37 and 65.41 in that particular period.