Women play a vital role in economic development, employment generation, innovation, and social transformation through entrepreneurship. However, despite their capabilities and growing participation in education and the workforce, many women continue to face significant barriers in establishing and expanding enterprises. These barriers include limited access to finance, lack of property ownership, inadequate business training, social and cultural restrictions, gender discrimination, work-life balance challenges, and restricted access to markets and technology. Encouraging women to overcome these barriers requires coordinated efforts from governments, financial institutions, educational organizations, private enterprises, and society. One of the most effective ways to encourage women entrepreneurs is by improving access to finance. Women often lack collateral because property and assets are commonly owned by male family members. Banks and financial institutions should provide collateral-free loans, lower interest rates, and simplified loan procedures. Government initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Stand-Up India Scheme, and Mahila Coir Yojana have supported women entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance and credit facilities. For example, many women have established small manufacturing units and service enterprises