Youth Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment: An Investigation of Self- Employed Individuals in NAGAVALI INSTITUTE OF RURAL ENTERPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT IN SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT

Abstract

Bommidi Srikanth Varma

Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) primarily emphasize the enhancement of participants' skills. These skills can be broadly categorized into two main types: Hard skills and Soft skills. Hard skills encompass technical and managerial proficiencies, while Soft skills encompass cognitive and behavioral abilities like positive thinking, creativity, communication, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and decision-making.

The pivotal question revolves around the effectiveness of entrepreneurship development programs and their impact on enabling trainees to successfully manage their ventures. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of entrepreneurship development programs, particularly those offered by one of the NIREDs located in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. These programs are part of a broader network of RSETI’S established across all the districts of the state.

PDF