A University of Pennsylvania study found a sharp increase in Dalit-owned businesses in Uttar Pradesh between 1990 and 2010. In East UP, it rose from 4.2% to 11%, and in West UP, from 9.3% to 36.7%. Dalits also took up skilled local jobs in larger numbers. In the link below are the stories of dalit entrepreneurs who went against the grain to cause change. Stories of success include Bhagwan Gawai, now a CEO in Dubai; Kalpana Saroj, a multi-million entrepreneur; Raja Nayak, who runs multiple businesses worth Rs 60 crore; Ratibhai Makwana, with a Rs 380-crore plastics company; and Ashok Khade, whose offshore engineering firm earns Rs 500 crore annually. These inspiring journeys reflect Dalits’ transition from marginalisation to empowerment through enterprise. Read in detail on the link below
SOURCE: YOUR STORY https://yourstory.com/2018/01/dalit-entrepreneurs
