The role of social capital in developing sustainable micro-entrepreneurship among rural women in India: a theoretical framework

Jogeswar Mahato, Manish Kumar Jha, Saurabh Verma · 2022 · International Journal of Innovation

Summary. Social capital—built through self-help groups, SHG federations, and NGOs—drives sustainable micro-entrepreneurship among rural women in India. Self-help groups and federations enable financial inclusion and social support, while NGOs provide training and business networks. This combination generates employment, stable income, and improved livelihoods while addressing broader social and economic challenges.

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Mahato, J., Jha, M. K., & Verma, S.. (2022). The role of social capital in developing sustainable micro-entrepreneurship among rural women in India: a theoretical framework. International Journal of Innovation. https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v10i3.21771

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DOI: 10.5585/iji.v10i3.21771
Countries: India
Regions: Asia
Categories: entrepreneurship, innovation-networks
Added: 2026-04-28