Authors: Dr. Gunda Srinivas, Dr. Burla Naresh
Abstract: Social entrepreneurship has gained significant attention and popularity in India and elsewhere. Individuals have found this notion of philanthropy to be quite captivating in its essence. Its blend of humanitarian service and enterprise is unparalleled, making it highly appealing and distinct. This article provides an extensive examination of several subjects pertaining to social entrepreneurship, encompassing the conceptual framework and the method involved in social entrepreneurship. The research paper addresses the diverse obstacles encountered by social entrepreneurs and presents its suggestions to enhance the overall state of social entrepreneurship in India. The research article delves deeper into the comparison and distinction between social and economic entrepreneurship, while also elucidating the characteristics of a social entrepreneur. The paper also elucidates the notions of social needs and social innovations from the perspective of entrepreneurship. This study paper highlights the potential of social entrepreneurship to bring about significant changes and impact on the social structure and fabric in India and other industrialized nations, particularly at the bottom of the socioeconomic pyramid.
