Towards an empowered india: the role of women entrepreneurs in viksit bharat 2047 vision

Indian economy is poised to take centre stage in global economy by becoming among top three economies soon. For any economy to grow rapidly, the role of entrepreneurship spirit is well proven fact. This role needs to be performed by both male and female led enterprises. As India approaches its centenary of independence in 2047, the vision of a "Viksit Bharat"(Developed India) becomes increasingly central to national discourse. This research paper attempts to explore the role of women entrepreneurs in achieving this vision. Despite notable progress, deep-seated gender disparities persist, particularly in areas such as education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and workforce participation. The GYAN framework—comprising Garib, Yuva, Annadata, and Nari—serves as the cornerstone for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Among these pillars, the empowerment of women stands as a crucial factor in realizing this ambitious national goal. Despite India's progress, deeply entrenched structural barriers and societal norms continue to perpetuate gender disparities, particularly in educational attainment, entrepreneurial growth and workforce participation. Addressing these challenges requires targeted strategic interventions that emphasize education, healthcare access, financial independence, entrepreneurship spirit and policy reforms focused on achieving and sustaining gender equality.