Social Innovation and Sustainable Rural Development in India: Challenges and Opportunities

Sharad Salve · 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Summary. Social enterprises in rural India integrate business principles with social objectives to address persistent challenges like unemployment, low income, and poor infrastructure. The study finds that social innovation, skill development, and financial inclusion are central to empowering rural communities. Government initiatives support these enterprises, but barriers to growth remain, requiring policy attention to achieve inclusive rural development.

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  title   = {Social Innovation and Sustainable Rural Development in India: Challenges and Opportunities},
  author  = {Sharad Salve},
  journal = {Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.5281/zenodo.19394213},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19394213}
}

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DOI

10.5281/zenodo.19394213

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

entrepreneurship, policy, innovation-networks

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2026-04-28