Copyright © 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. 113 Chapter 4 Empowering Rural Women Entrepreneurs Through Social and Educational Transformation S. Srinivasan https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0179-9849 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India R. Vallipriya https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6692-603X Department of Physical Sciences, Institute of Education, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, India Ajay Kumar Singh https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0429-0925 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India ABSTRACT This chapter explores the academic journey of women entrepreneurs in India. The study highlights the gender inequalities in their own business. The study emphasizes the educational conditions of rural women entrepreneurs. Women have faced significant challenges in gaining equal rights and opportunities. Various vocational training programs have helped improve the status of women entrepreneurs and empower businesswomen, addressing gender bias and stereotypes. The study uses content DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7515-0.ch004