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MSMEs as Employment Generators in Raipur District: A District-Level Analysis

Author(s) Mrs. Poonam Tandekar, Dr. Shantanu Paul
Country India
Abstract This study examines the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as generators of employment in Raipur District, Chhattisgarh.
Using primary data obtained from the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC) for 1,408 registered industrial units, the study applies descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation analysis, one-way ANOVA, independent samples t-tests, and simple linear regression to examine the relationship between enterprise size, sectoral composition, organizational form, geographic location, and employment outcomes. The findings reveal that the 1,408 units collectively employ 42,108 persons, with manufacturing enterprises accounting for 97.40 percent of total employment despite constituting 86.01 percent of units. Small enterprises represent 65.41 percent of total units but contribute 32.78 percent of total employment. The regression analysis confirms a statistically significant but modest positive relationship between fixed capital investment and employment (R? = 0.1128, p < 0.001), suggesting that capital accumulation alone does not drive employment growth. Micro enterprises exhibit the highest employment intensity per unit of fixed asset investment. Rural blocks, particularly Tilda and Dharsiwa, generate disproportionately high employment. The ANOVA test confirms significant variation in employment across enterprise categories (F = 402.76, p < 0.001). The study recommends targeted credit facilitation,
infrastructure development in rural blocks, and sector-specific skilling programmes to unlock the employment potential of MSMEs in the region.
Keywords MSMEs, employment generation, Raipur District, Chhattisgarh, CSIDC, fixed capital, industrial development, employment intensity
Field Mathematics > Economy / Commerce
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-21
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