THE IMPACT OF RUDSET INITIATIVES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN MYSORE DISTRICT"

Purpose: The development of Women entrepreneurship and their participation in the socio-economic process is crucial for the socio-economic development of the country. The percentage of the female population in India is 48.04% and their work participation rate is 25 % (Periodic Labour Force Survey annual report2020-21). Therefore, it is crucial to empower women through training and development programmes in order to expand their participation. In the year 1982 RUDEST was founded in Uijjire, Karnataka, with the primary goal of empowering women in the Dakshina Kannada district. This has gradually grown into a national movement for self-employment drive for both men and women. Design/Methodology: This paper is based on printed evidence and reports which are collected from RUDSET, Hinkal, Mysore and the study is mainly conceptual. The research design is descriptive in nature. Findings & Result: The study is mainly focused on training and development programmes for women that were held between 2016–17 and 2021–22 and also of those women who have successfully settled as entrepreneurs in this period. The role of RUDSET in this regard is remarkable.