INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR NORTH EAST INDIA

INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR NORTH EAST INDIA

International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research

Volume 6, Issue 1 (XXV): January – March, 2019, ISSN 2394 – 7780

Page 27-39

UGC Index No. 63571

Impact Factor: 7.36

ABSTRACT

North-East India with seven sisters and one brother, a territory with diverse culture and multi-language is blessed with rich flora and fauna. It includes the territory of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura (The Seven Sisters) and Sikkim (The one brother). In this article the possibility to venture “Sustainable Green Business for North East India” is being studied, various case studies, articles and research of the North East Geographical area are being studied and analyzed to draw a final conclusion. The unique traits of sustainable living of the Koch Rajbongshi Tribe of North East India were explored and provided a base

as an example for sustainable living.

Keywords: North East, Sustainable Green Business, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh,

Mizoram, Tripura, North Bengal, Sikkim, Koch Rajbongshi

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

1. To understand the working model of Sustainable Development within the territory of North East India

2. To Suggest the possible sustainable development model for North East India to reach MDG (Millennium

Development Goal) through SDG (Sustainable Development Goal)

3. To generate a possible sustainable development business to generate revenue for the unemployed youth

4. To understand the possibility of Green Business in North East India

5. To Explore the Sustainable method of Koch Rajbongshi Tribe in the North East regions and its adjoining

area with reference to the environment, agricultural productivity, sustainable life, and sustainable process.

CONCLUSION

There is a huge potential of business growth in the North East Area, though there are political instability and insurgent operation is very much significant, in spite of that there are industries like Tea Garden, Rubber Garden are operationally functional and supply of the tea, rubber throughout the country as well as internationally. There is an unemployment problem in the area, however, if Entrepreneurship skills and

acumens can be imparted to the youth then there can be a possibility for more successful Entrepreneur. More workshops for skill development would be necessary for the youth so that they can start their new venture with scientific knowledge. The Fishery industry has a huge potential, however, there is a requirement of scientific knowledge for rearing fish. There is huge potential for agriculture but scientific knowledge of modern technology is necessary among the farmers. There is also a need for more government schemes and incentives for poor people of the region. A financial institution needs to go with the financial inclusion policy for the

poor people of the region. However, there are very good schemes available for a big industrialist to attract investment in the region. The Koch Rajbongshi Tribe of North East follows a sustainable mode of living which is one of the unique traits and need to be documented.

Authors:

1. Surjit Singha

M.Com, NET, MBA, M.Phil, (Ph.D.), (PGDHE)

PhD. Research Scholar, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Asst. Professor, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

2. Ranjit Singha

PGDBA, MBA, M Sc Psychology, (PGDHE)

Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Koch Rajbongshi, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, North Bengal, North East, Sikkim, Sustainable Green Business, Tripura

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