• Vijaykumar Khimabhai Bhatu
• Dr. Kinchit P. Shah

Youth entrepreneurship plays a vital role in economic development through employment generation and enterprise creation. However, young entrepreneurs often face constraints in accessing formal financial resources. Microfinance institutions seek to address these challenges by providing credit and support services to underserved entrepreneurs. This study examines the role of microfinance in supporting youth entrepreneurship development with reference to Junagadh District, Gujarat. Primary data were collected from 51 young entrepreneurs using a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, Pearson’s correlation, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The findings indicate that microfinance support is positively associated with entrepreneurial motivation, business performance, and satisfaction levels. While most perceptions do not vary significantly across educational qualification levels, statistically significant differences are observed for selected financial outcome variables. The study highlights the importance of improving access, operational efficiency, and non-financial support services to enhance the effectiveness of microfinance in promoting sustainable youth entrepreneurship.

Microfinance, Youth Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion, Junagadh District

"Microfinance Support and Youth Entrepreneurship Development: Evidence from Junagadh District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no.c370-c377, February-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602256.pdf

"Microfinance Support and Youth Entrepreneurship Development: Evidence from Junagadh District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 2, page no. ppc370-c377, February-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2602256.pdf