Challenges and Opportunities for Start-up Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Tools Towards Knowledge-based Economy: A Study of Tribal Youth of the TSP Region of Southern Rajasthan of India

Abstract

The goal of this study was to look at the start-up ecosystem and entrepreneurial environment among tribal youth in the Tribal Sub-Plan area of Southern Rajasthan by assessing their predicament and working conditions. The study looked at the obstacles, challenges and possibilities that start-ups and new enterprises face, as well as how they may be used to create economic, political and social change by helping society towards a knowledge-based economy. The study’s goal is to underline the vital role of start-ups, and instead of seeing start-ups and challenges as two separate things, we may connect the two and ‘use’ start-ups to solve these problems, specifically by innovating in areas where tribal society’s most pressing problems exist.

The well-being of indigenous peoples in India and its alignment with the sustainable development goals (SDGs)

“…Decisions on policies and programs : The policies and programs implemented by the Government of India significantly impact the well-being of tribal communities. Programs such as the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) have been developed to effectively tackle the unique requirements and obstacles tribal groups face (Gupta et al ., 2022).…”

Incorporating the ESG framework to analyse entrepreneurial opportunities among tribal people

“…For generations, tribal communities have been responsible stewards of natural resources, cultivating and protecting them to live in harmony with nature. These communities possess significant knowledge resources and a strong drive for progress, actively seeking business and entrepreneurial opportunities (Gupta et al ., 2022). In the subsequent paragraph, we explore and evaluate the possibilities above using the environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework.…”