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India has placed a significant emphasis on fostering entrepreneurship development throughout its various states, and a noteworthy trend has been the rise of women entrepreneurs operating from home, contributing to the advancement of gender equality. In response to this, there has been a surge in entrepreneurial training initiatives initiated by both governmental and non-governmental entities. This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of one such training program designed for 200 women entrepreneurs. While previous studies have underscored the significance of entrepreneurship training programs, it is imperative to scrutinize their actual impact. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of a women's entrepreneurial training program, providing valuable insights for shaping future training endeavors. The t-test for independent samples, Mann Whitney test, McNemar test, and Wilcoxon rank test are used to gauge the acquired business skills of the trainees. The findings not only assess the immediate impact of the training program but also highlight potential areas for further research and enhancement in this domain.

Keywords

Training, Women entrepreneurs, Wilcoxon Signed-rank test, McNemar test, Mann-Whitney U test

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