Gendered lens on agripreneurship: Key influencers of entrepreneurial behaviouramong women in Bihar

Abstract

Women in agripreneurship are transforming agriculture by leading innovative ventures across the value chain. Their involvement enhances food security, boosts rural economies, and promotes sustainable practices. Despite facing challenges like limited access to resources and markets, women agripreneurs continue to rise, demonstrating resilience, creativity, and a strong commitment to agricultural development. Considering the scope, the current study focused on the factors that influence the entrepreneurial behaviour of women agribusiness owners. In Bihar, the study locale was selected purposively as women'sparticipation was significant in activities such as organic farming, mushroom cultivation, poultry farming, lac bangle production, textile retail, pickle and papad production, and other related fields. A total of 120 respondents from the two districts of Bihar were finalized for the study. The socio-economic status of the respondents was analyzed through frequency and percentage. Factors that affected were correlated with entrepreneurial behaviour and factors such as ‘education’, ‘Idea’ and ‘Restriction faced’ were found to be significant. The study could advise the scope for future research in women involved in agriprenurial activities.