Centre for Social Capitalism_Draft Proposal
Principal Investigator
Prof. Richa Agarwal
Objective
- To empower individuals with skills and resources, foster impactful startups, and bridge urban-rural divides, driving inclusive growth and sustainable solutions to societal challenges, To be a world-class hub for social entrepreneurship and innovation, empowering individuals and fostering solutions that drive inclusive growth, ethical business practices, and lasting community impact
Description
- Social capitalism ? integrating profit-making with social equity and well-being while valuing human, social, and natural capital ? addresses systemic challenges like inequality, environmental crises, and eroding institutional trust. This IIT Madras Centre for Social Capitalism empowers individuals with skills and resources to foster impactful startups, bridge urban-rural divides, and build an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem aligned with UN SDGs 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 ? driving ethical business practices, lasting community impact, and sustainable prosperity across India.
Impact
- Empowerment of Socially Impactful Startups, Creation of an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Brand Establishment, Improved Engagement, Streamlined Marketing Efforts, Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12
Budget in Lakhs
24.21
Duration
5 Years

