28, July 2025
Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Odisha: Situational Factors Motivating People of Balasore District to Start Social Entrepreneurship
Author(s): Mr. Bharata Bhusan Sahoo, Dr. Deba Bijaya Mishra
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1Doctoral Research Scholar, PG. Department of Commerce, Fakir Mohan University,
Vyasa Vihar, Balasore, Odisha, 756089, India
2Lecturer & Head, Department of Commerce, Remuna Degree College, Remuna, Balasore, Odisha, 756019, India
DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202507012 | Paper ID: IJRCS202507012Abstract
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Abstract: Social entrepreneurs are primarily concerned with social problems. They are innovators. They mobilize resources to create social arrangements to address social problems. Many believe that Social Entrepreneurship is not only a powerful catalyst for society but also a change agent in the social sector. They are driven to create and sustain social value by recognizing new opportunities and following them rigidly. They are bold and not constrained by their resources, and they have greater accountability to their constituencies. Social Entrepreneurs are modern heroes, regardless of their approach or thinking. They take on the challenge of turning an unfavorable environment into a positive one. Social Entrepreneurs are not discouragers of competitors or imitators. They show others how to follow their lead and act as role models. The research gap of this paper is that there are many literatures on the role of entrepreneurship in rural development but a few are found on social entrepreneurship. The objective of the study is to analyze the situational factors motivating people to start social entrepreneurship in rural Odisha of Balasore District. The data collected from the secondary sources. It is purely a review article. The economy system of the state like Odisha has been well natured on the factors like Employment Generation and Income, Addressing Social Issues, Individual Aspirations and Needs, Support from Institutions and Government, Cultural and Social Context, Dissatisfaction with Current Employment, Social Value Creation, Need for Achievement, Empowerment of Women.
Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneur, Motivational Factors
Mr. Bharata Bhusan Sahoo, Dr. Deba Bijaya Mishra (2025); Social Entrepreneurship in Rural Odisha: Situational Factors Motivating People of Balasore District to Start Social Entrepreneurship, International Journal of Research Culture Society, ISSN(O): 2456-6683, Volume – 9, Issue – 7, Pp.70-74. Available on – https://ijrcs.org/