DIP: 18.02.S06/20251004 
DOI: 10.25215/2455/1004S06 
Abstract
In India, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been instrumental in promoting the transformation of women’s empowerment, which has become a crucial element of inclusive and sustainable development. In addition to making a substantial contribution to the industrial and employment environment of West Bengal, MSMEs also act as a powerful platform for encouraging women entrepreneurs. This study looks at how women’s involvement in MSMEs improves their financial autonomy, social standing, and ability to make decisions for their families and communities. The research uses a conceptual and descriptive methodology based on secondary data. It emphasizes how participation in MSMEs builds women’s economic and psychological empowerment by giving them access to income, financial facilities, skill development, and market networks. Persistent obstacles that prevent women from fully participating in the MSME ecosystem are also identified by the investigation, including restricted access to financing, a lack of management and digital skills, and socio-cultural limitations. The study suggests that in order to strengthen the role of MSMEs as tools of women’s empowerment in West Bengal, certain policy interventions such as better access to microcredit, training in digital literacy, and gender-sensitive support mechanisms are necessary. A more robust and inclusive MSME sector that not only supports economic development but also gender equality and social change may be achieved by strengthening institutional ties between the government, financial institutions, and female entrepreneurs. The study finds that MSMEs in West Bengal significantly contribute to women’s empowerment by enhancing their economic independence, social status, and entrepreneurial participation.
The author(s) appreciates all those who participated in the study and helped to facilitate the research process. 
The author(s) declared no conflict of interest. 
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