Abstract:
This paper explores the dynamic intersection of business management and social innovation in driving sustainable
development in India. It examines how business leaders, academic institutions, and policymakers can collaboratively
foster inclusive growth through innovative social solutions embedded within corporate strategy. Drawing on case
studies, theoretical frameworks, and policy analysis, the study illustrates the synergistic potential of integrating social
innovation into core management functions to address pressing socio-economic challenges. The paper concludes by
emphasizing academia’s pivotal role in generating knowledge, nurturing socially responsible leaders, and shaping policy
discourse to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
