Abstract:
Goa is a state with tourist potential and it has led to transformation and development of the state. With
development there has been employment generation as well as better education and skilling of youth. Though
this is a positive and healthy sign for economy of the state, it has subtly impacted the traditional occupations
and related entrepreneurship in Goa. It is believed that people involved in indigenous/traditional
entrepreneurship like reindeir, poder, kasar, ramponkars, chambbar, mhalo, madvol, kumbhar, mithgaudi, etc.
are slowly giving up these traditional occupations. This paper is an exploratory study involving case studies
on indigenous entrepreneurs in Goa and deals with issues like: What are the reasons why people are giving up
indigenous entrepreneurship? What is the impact of development related factors such as industrialization,
globalization, consumer preferences & lifestyle, education & skilling etc. on indigenous entrepreneurship?
Whether higher education and skill building has motivated indigenous people to continue and excel in their
traditional occupations, or has it led youth shy away from their traditional occupations and seek employment
elsewhere? What are the reasons for such behavior? What are the challenges these people face in running
business? etc. are dealt in the paper.
