Role of NGOs in Skill Development and Promotion of Micro-Entrepreneurship among Women:A Study of Allahabad District

Entrepreneurship is a catalytic agent for promoting economic independence among women. Skill development forms an important prerequisite towards entrepreneurship development. This case-based study makes attempt to identify the role played by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in micro-entrepreneurship women through skill It identifies type and nature of skills imparted NGOs types economically viable activities started these after The paper also aims at identifying sustainability businesses. exploratory, qualitative research, where multiple-case method was used. primary data collected in-depth semi-structured interviews four prominent Allahabad district that are actively involved imparting training reveals mostly belonging rural areas extended even beyond Uttar Pradesh. were related agro-based handicrafts. Many trainees took up as individuals or groups. These not only provide development, they instrumental ensuring ventures way providing consultancy on various essential aspects running business, guiding them receiving financial assistance, assisting marketing products. Thus, main emphasis make independent which promoted means their enterprises.