Role of RUDSETI in the Development of Women Entrepreneurship in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka

Abstract

Women are the pioneers of nation. Indian culture gives great importance to women. Today, empowerment of women can be seen in all the areas of society. Entrepreneurship development of women in all the areas can be seen today. Both central and state government initiated a number of programs to foster entrepreneurial development. In 1982, an innovative initiative was taken by Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Trust, Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank finally resulted in the setting up of a very well appreciated Rural Development and Self Employment Training Institute (RUDSETI) in India to tackle unemployment issues in rural areas by providing credit acceptability and skill development programs for entrepreneurial development for the unemployed youth along with women. In this context, an attempt is made to find out the working of RUDSETI for Women Entrepreneurship in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka.