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Obstacles Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in the use of ICTs

Author: B. Spandana, B. Jamuna Rani, M. Preethi, K. Aparna and D. Srinivasa Chary

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Abstract

ICTs are rapidly changing the global scenario, they are becoming a necessary tool for running a competitive business. ICTs facilitated the entry of women into entrepreneurship by allowing them to shift from home-based to office-based, and by opening up online networking opportunities. Women are getting more opportunities in business, but they are also facing challenges. The present study was aimed at studying the difficulties or obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs in the use of ICTs. A total of 180 respondents were selected for the study from Adilabad, Sangareddy and Rangareddy districts of Telangana state. The findings revealed that the high cost of ICTs, a lack of time, frequent changes in ICTs, a lack of training, and a lack of knowledge on the importance of ICTs were the major challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in using ICTs. The findings of the research paper are useful for framing policies that are beneficial to women entrepreneurs.

Keywords

ICTs, women entrepreneurs, challenges and problems, business and information technology

Conclusion

It can be concluded that, high cost of ICTs, lack of time, frequent changes in ICTs, lack of training, lack of knowledge on importance of ICTs were the major obstacles or challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. The reasons might be that low socio-economic conditions, negligence to use ICT tools, absence of knowledge on the internet and technology. Because of socio-economic conditions, women did not afforded to use such technology, they do not have access and some people do not know basic technical knowledge. Low level of education can also be a reason behind low awareness and low knowledge of ICTs. Hence it could be concluded that ICT training, ICT promotion, ICT courses should be increased to encourage women entrepreneurs to overcome these problems. ICT applications should be created in local languages to solve the problems in using ICTs. Technical empowerment can be achieved through the success of using ICTs.

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How to cite this article

B. Spandana, B. Jamuna Rani, M. Preethi, K. Aparna and D. Srinivasa Chary (2022). Obstacles Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in the use of ICTs. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(4): 895-897.