EDII Reports 129 (Issue IV, Oct-Nov 2024)

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is for Everyone :Expanding the Horizon of Opportunities - India is a young nation; it prides on its demographic dividend. The I country’s youths are passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship. No wonder, India is scaling up the ladder with aspirations to reach the top-most position in terms of its start-up ecosystem, from the present 3rd in the world. The world over, youths are being encouraged to adopt innovation, enterprise building and sustainable development. One such event which celebrates this aspiration is the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which originated in 2008. The week marks the significance of promoting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to ensure that indigenous resources are harnessed, innovations are promoted, creativity is triggered and employment opportunities are generated.