Author(s):
Anshu Vishwakarma, Raj Laxmi Ghosh, Sunil Kumar Kumeti
Email(s):
sunilkumeti.eco@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-3915.2025.00012 
Address:
Anshu Vishwakarma1, Raj Laxmi Ghosh1, Sunil Kumar Kumeti2*
1Research Scholar, School of Studies in Economics, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
2Associate Professor, School of Studies in Economics, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This paper explores the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for inclusivity and the socio- economic upliftment of rural India through the promotion of tribal entrepreneurship. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in generating employment, nurturing entrepreneurial behavior, and reducing rural-to-urban migration, thereby contributing to inclusive growth. The scheduled areas of Chhattisgarh are rich in natural resources and are home to tribal communities with traditional knowledge and artisanal skills in handicrafts, handlooms, and indigenous arts. MSMEs provide a structured platform to commercialize these skills while preserving the cultural heritage of tribal populations. Additionally, the growth of MSMEs catalyzes the development of essential infrastructure such as roads, electricity, banking, and internet services in rural and tribal regions. This paper analyses government policies, skill development initiatives, financial inclusion efforts, and the entrepreneurial potential within tribal communities of Chhattisgarh to evaluate how MSMEs contribute to rural transformation and inclusive economic growth.
Cite this article:
Anshu Vishwakarma, Raj Laxmi Ghosh, Sunil Kumar Kumeti. MSMEs Among Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of national integration and rural development. International Journal of Technology. 2025; 15(2):62-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-3915.2025.00012
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Anshu Vishwakarma, Raj Laxmi Ghosh, Sunil Kumar Kumeti. MSMEs Among Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of national integration and rural development. International Journal of Technology. 2025; 15(2):62-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-3915.2025.00012 Available on: https://ijtonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-2-3
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