Social Entrepreneurship – As a Tool for Sustainable Development of Women in Rural India Leading to Economic Empowerment
Journal Title: IOSR journal of Business and Management - Year 2018, Vol 20, Issue 2
Abstract
The empowerment journey of women is in its midway, it‟s an opportune context to look back and take the stock of the progress achieved so far. More importantly it is to look ahead to commit to the path for the future. Women need to progressively think to create an ecosystem collectively for empowering themselves economically and contribute to the nation building. This paper examines the social initiatives that are taken up at various levels by the community based organizations set up by the mutually aided groups to improve the livelihood opportunities for women in rural India. It also looks at the impact of these community based organizations for sustainable rural development. And dwells on understanding the economic status of women by livelihood enhancement through social entrepreneurship, by taking few examples where women are taking lead in the economic empowerment journey. This paperis based on ongoing research to highlight the „Social Model‟ for building the social capital for sustainable development and increase the economic enhancement of rural women.
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Dr. Sridevi Samineni
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- DOI 10.9790/487X-2002079198.
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