Expert Tips To Excel In Social Entrepreneurship

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India's society has begun to explore social entrepreneurship as an interchangeable aspect of daily life in the country. No longer are the terms separate entities, although when used in conjunction the phrase has caused some confusion.

Certain deeply ingrained aspects of India culture have started to become re-ginned. Systems such as public waste disposal, and how that infrastructure is developed, are key issues currently being address by social entrepreneurs.

There's a tendency in India for the citizens to blame government for problems faced by the less fortunate. Social entrepreneurs are there to bridge the gap. To help the government understand the every-man and visa versa. The people of India can look no further than China for examples of success through social entrepreneurship. After Shanghai developed in to a model first world city, nearby Chinese cities and villages have followed suit. India hopes for similar results.

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