Economic Empowerment through Skill Development: A Study of SBI RSETIs and their Influence on SC/ST Youth Entrepreneurship in Telangana, India

This research investigates the impact of State Bank of India Rural Self
Employment Training Institutes (SBI RSETIs) on the entrepreneurial
endeavours of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth
in Telangana, India. The study aims to examine the effectiveness of
SBI RSETI programs in promoting economic empowerment among
marginalized communities, particularly SC/ST youth, through
skill development and entrepreneurship. Employing a mixed
methods approach, the research combines quantitative surveys
and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data from SBI
RSETI participants. The key findings reveal significant improvements
in entrepreneurial skills, access to financial resources, and income
generation among SC/ST youth following their participation in SBI
RSETI programs. Moreover, the study highlights the role of SBI RSETIs
in fostering inclusive growth, reducing socio-economic disparities,
and promoting sustainable livelihoods among marginalized
communities in Telangana. The implications of the findings for
policy and practice underscore the importance of investing in skill
development initiatives targeting marginalized groups to create
pathways to economic self-reliance and inclusive development.