International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160   •   Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 8, Issue 6 (November-December 2026) Submit your research before last 3 days of December to publish your research paper in the issue of November-December.
Submit Research Paper Join as a Reviewer

Plagiarism is checked by the leading plagiarism checker TurnItIn

Call for Paper

Volume 8 Issue 6
November-December 2026

Submit your research paper

Indexing Partners
Academia Advanced Sciences Index Bielefeld Academic Search Engine CiteSeer DRJI Google Scholar Independent Search Engine & Directory Network ISI (International Scientific Indexing) Issuu Mendeley Research Networks
RefSeek ResearcherId - Thomson Reuters ResearchGate Scirus Scribd Semantic Scholar UTeM - Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Wiki for Call for Papers WorldCat Zenodo

The Role of Entrepreneurship in the Growth of Employment in India

Author(s) Mrs. M. Gouse Bee, Dr. K. Sreedhar
Country India
Abstract Entrepreneurship has emerged as a critical driver of economic development and employment generation in India, particularly in the context of rapid population growth and increasing labor force participation. This study examines the role of entrepreneurship in fostering employment growth across various sectors of the Indian economy. With India experiencing a demographic dividend characterized by a large youth population, the challenge of providing productive and sustainable employment has become central to national development strategies. Entrepreneurship offers a viable solution by transforming job seekers into job creators and stimulating innovation, productivity, and inclusive growth. The study adopts a descriptive research methodology based on secondary data collected from government reports, national surveys, and institutional publications. Data from sources such as the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), Startup India reports, MSME annual reports, and sectoral studies are analyzed to assess the contribution of entrepreneurial ventures to employment generation. The research objectives include understanding the significance of entrepreneurship in job creation, examining sector-wise employment trends, evaluating the role of government initiatives, and identifying research gaps in existing literature. Findings indicate that entrepreneurship contributes to employment through direct, indirect, and induced channels. Direct employment is generated within startups, MSMEs, and new enterprises, while indirect employment arises through supply chains, logistics, and support services. Induced employment results from increased income and consumption patterns stimulated by entrepreneurial activities. The services sector, particularly information technology, fintech, and e-commerce, has emerged as a leading contributor to entrepreneurial employment growth. Additionally, MSMEs play a foundational role in employment generation, accounting for a substantial share of non-agricultural jobs in both rural and urban areas. Government initiatives such as Startup India, Skill India, the MUDRA Scheme, and Digital India have significantly strengthened the entrepreneurial ecosystem. These programs have facilitated access to finance, skill development, technological infrastructure, and regulatory support, thereby enhancing employment potential. The study also highlights the growing importance of inclusive entrepreneurship, including women-led enterprises, youth startups, rural ventures, and social entrepreneurship, which collectively contribute to equitable employment opportunities. Despite these positive developments, challenges remain in terms of access to credit, skill mismatches, regional disparities, startup sustainability, and quality of employment in the gig economy. The research identifies gaps in longitudinal studies on employment sustainability, evaluation of job quality, and the impact of green entrepreneurship. Overall, the study concludes that entrepreneurship plays a transformative role in shaping India’s employment landscape. By fostering innovation, decentralizing economic opportunities, and leveraging digital advancements, entrepreneurship serves as a powerful instrument for sustainable employment growth. Strengthening policy frameworks, expanding financial inclusion, and enhancing skill alignment will be essential to maximize the long-term employment benefits of entrepreneurial development in India.\
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.80857
View / Download PDF File

Share this



E-ISSN 2582-2160
CrossRef

CrossRef DOI prefix of IJFMR is 10.36948/ijfmr

Downloads
Research Paper Format Copyright Permission Form and Undertaking Form

All research papers published on this website are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, and all rights belong to their respective authors/researchers.

CC-BY-SA Open Access

About IJFMR
Fees & Payment
Current Issue
Publication Archive 		Submit Research Paper
Track Submission Status
Publication Guidelines
Publication Ethics
Peer Review & Plagiarism 		Join as a Reviewer
Editors & Reviewers
Reviewer Referral Program
Get Reviewer Membership Certi. 		Website/Journal Policies
Usage Policy
Content Policies
Privacy Policy
Contact Us +91-9687-828-838 editor@ijfmr.com
Powered by Sky Research Publication and Journals