This document discusses the challenges facing social entrepreneurship in India's dynamic ecosystem. It notes that India has progressed through historical stages of feudalism, socialism, and now market capitalism. This creates challenges as inequalities rise and disadvantaged groups are impacted. Additionally, India has moved from isolated domestic policies to increased globalization, creating structural challenges from competing global interests and regulatory gaps. The document also discusses institutional challenges from expanded market forces, and behavioral challenges from rising expectations that outpace available resources. It outlines Udyogini's work promoting social enterprises in rural India across agriculture, forestry, and handicraft sectors to help alleviate poverty.