Vol. 8 No. 4 (2021)
Space and Culture, India

Special Articles

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Arunachal Pradesh: Opportunities and Challenges

Published 2021-03-26

  • Ravi Ranjan Kumar
    • ,
  • Kaushalendra Pratap Singh
    • ,
  • Leeyir Ete

Ravi Ranjan Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Arunachal Pradesh

Kaushalendra Pratap Singh
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Arunachal Pradesh

Leeyir Ete
Guest Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi (Central) University, Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract

Bio-geographically, Arunachal Pradesh is the wealthiest province of the entire Himalayas. The picturesque terra firma full of natural beauty and rich cultural opulence, in its entirety, falls under the eastern Himalayan landscape. This north eastern territory of the country was previously called “Terra Incognita” till the beginning of the 20th Century, and hitherto remains one of the least studied states in India today. The state’s socio-economic development is currently in a transitional phase with variations across different districts. Considering the quality of social capital available, there is a dire need to emphasise proper resource flow and foster an understanding of the importance of the existent social capital. It may be noted that entrepreneurs are powerful instruments of development and economic change. So, panacea in the long term is the promotion of social innovation and entrepreneurship, which will give momentum to the State’s developmental agenda and address the state’s social issues. Indeed requires a motivating ecosystem which prioritises essential skills and innovation and adopts a fresh, sustainable view of resources and technology. Therefore, the present paper explores the prospects of social innovation and entrepreneurship in the state with particular reference to contemporary social concerns adopting a practice-based approach.

 

Keywords

Entrepreneurship, Social Concern, Social Innovation, SWOC Analysis, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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