Name: Sandeep R.S
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-11, (Special Issue: March 2026)
Page Number: 194-201
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19234087

ABSTRACT:
Entrepreneurship education has emerged as a strategic instrument for economic resilience, employment generation, and innovation-led development in emerging economies. In India, where demographic advantage coexists with rising graduate unemployment, entrepreneurship education plays a crucial role in transforming youth from job seekers into job creators. This paper critically examines the necessity of entrepreneurship education through an integrated analysis of classical economic theories, contemporary empirical research, and national policy frameworks such as Startup India and the National Education Policy 2020. Using a qualitative synthesis of global and Indian literature, the study identifies structural gaps in pedagogical delivery, regional access, and institutional incubation. The findings highlight that experiential learning, psychological capital development, and decentralized incubation models significantly enhance entrepreneurial sustainability. The study concludes by proposing a comprehensive entrepreneurship education framework aligned with inclusive growth and sustainable development goals.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship Education, Youth Empowerment, Innovation Ecosystem, Startup India, Inclusive Growth