Operational structure of food enterprises run by women entrepreneurs in Tumkur and Bangalore Urban districts, Karnataka

Present investigations were undertaken to study the operational structure of food enterprises run by women entrepreneurs of Tumkur and Bangalore Urban districts of Karnataka. In randomized study 120 women entrepreneurs in food sector were selected with the help of development departments and other organizations working towards organization of entrepreneurship development programmes (EDPs). The results indicated that majority of women entrepreneurs ran the food enterprise with less investment; location of the production unit was at their residence and did not possess any registration or license and also certification from FSSAI or other authorities. In both the districts majority of entrepreneurs were having more than 5 to 10 years of experience in food processing and the units were being operated with family association. In all the categories of enterprises cent per cent of Tumkur entrepreneurs had taken up enterprises to enhance family income. Majority of the selected enterprise units had no labourers; more than 50 per cent were expressing satisfaction towards performance and in both the districts large size categories of entrepreneurs were earning Rs 6, 000 and above per month.