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EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS AND CSR: A REVIEW OF RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RAJASTHAN

Aditi Bhupendra Dadhich & Dr. Shabnam Siddiqui

For many years rural women in Rajasthan have experienced socio-economic exclusion alongside restricted resource access and diminished presence in entrepreneurial sectors. The combined impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and sustainable business models has created new opportunities for empowerment. The narrative review examines the transformation of rural Rajasthan's entrepreneurial sector through CSR initiatives and inclusive business approaches that have enabled women to participate more actively. The paper examines documented cases as well as government initiatives together with NGO partnerships and corporate involvement to chart the transformation of women into essential contributors within local economies. The document shows how CSR efforts support skill development programs along with microfinance initiatives and digital literacy projects and market linkage support. The study explores women-led sustainable businesses that operate using local resources while maintaining environmental responsibility and generating socio-economic benefits. Although advancement has been achieved in women entrepreneurship, significant barriers including scalability limitations, mentorship shortages, and restricted financial access continue to exist. The research provides practical guidelines to reinforce the rural entrepreneurial environment in Rajasthan with collaborative approaches that fit local conditions and align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

               


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Article DOI: 10.62823/IJARCMSS/8.1(II).7552

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.62823/IJARCMSS/8.1(II).7552


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