Entrepreneurial Performance of Tribal Women: A Study of Amravati Division

Abstract

 

Tribal women entrepreneurship has emerged as an important component of inclusive economic development, particularly in regions where livelihoods depend on agriculture, forest resources, traditional skills, handicrafts, and small-scale processing. This study examines the business performance of tribal women entrepreneurs in the Amravati Division of Maharashtra. It focuses on key dimensions of performance, including income generation, sales growth, profitability, employment creation, access to finance, market participation, digital adoption, and entrepreneurial capabilities. The study adopts a descriptive and analytical research approach. Primary data may be collected through a structured questionnaire administered to tribal women entrepreneurs, while secondary data are obtained from government reports, institutional publications, and academic literature. The proposed framework examines the relationship between entrepreneurial characteristics, financial access, skills, digital literacy, market access, institutional support, and business performance. An illustrative dataset of 100 respondents is presented for demonstrating the analytical framework. The study highlights the importance of financial inclusion, training, digital capabilities, market linkages, and institutional support in promoting sustainable tribal women entrepreneurship.