Arrange the following states with share of women-led MSMEs during 2024 from highest to lowest:
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
- Telangana
- Karnataka
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
The correct order of states based on the provided share of women-led MSMEs from highest to lowest is:
- (2) West Bengal: 23.42%
- (1) Tamil Nadu: 10.37%
- (3) Telangana: 7.85%
- (4) Karnataka: 7.56%
Therefore, the correct sequence is (2), (1), (3), (4).
📊 Additional Info: Women-Led MSMEs in India
National Statistics
- According to data from the Udyam Registration Portal (as of early 2024), women-led MSMEs constitute approximately 18-20% of all registered MSMEs in India.
- This signifies a growing trend of female entrepreneurship, which is critical for economic growth and gender parity.
Top States by *Number* of Women-Led MSMEs
While the question’s data refers to a specific share, official rankings by the total *number* of registered women-led MSMEs often list a slightly different order. As per recent government reports, the top states by volume are:
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
(Note: Rankings can fluctuate based on the specific report, time period, and data source, e.g., Udyam portal vs. other surveys.)
Key Government Schemes for Women Entrepreneurs
- Stand-Up India: Aims to facilitate bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 Crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch.
- MUDRA Yojana (PMMY): Provides loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises. A significant portion of these loans is often allocated to women entrepreneurs.
- TREAD Scheme: The Trade-Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development scheme provides grants and support to NGOs to train and assist women entrepreneurs.