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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Effectiveness of Waste Management Techniques for Sustainable Entrepreneurship: An Empirical Study Using Structural Equation Modeling.
1
Department of Finance,, Assistant Professor, Commerce college, Kokrajhar, India
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Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, India
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Department of mechanical engineering, ABES College Ghaziabad
Submission date: 2025-08-11
Final revision date: 2025-09-25
Acceptance date: 2025-10-16
Online publication date: 2026-05-06
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Corresponding author
Economic and Regional Studies 2026;19(1):86-108
KEYWORDS
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Economics
Sustainability
TOPICS
ABSTRACT
Subject and purpose of work: Improper waste disposal is a major environmental issue, contributing substantially to pollution and posing serious health risks. Globally, municipalities are increasingly adopting smart waste management technologies to ease the burden on waste collection systems. This study investigates the role of entrepreneurs with a particular focus on Kokrajhar city in Assam. Materials and methods: A quantitative approach was employed, collecting data through a structured questionnaire administered to 600 households with random sampling method. Using a robust quantitative approach and validated tools, including Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) via AMOS, the study ensures construct validity and reliable measurement. Results: The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure was 0.808, indicating strong sampling adequacy for factor analysis. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), conducted using AMOS software, validated the construct and examined inter-variable relationships. Conclusions: Entrepreneurial initiatives are increasingly playing a dual role, This study contributes to sustainable municipal solid waste (MSW) management by emphasizing the role of entrepreneurs in Kokrajhar, Assam.
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