Name: Thoi Thoi Nongmeikapam
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume No: 13, Issue No: 1, Year: 2026
Page Number: 33-38
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18781443

ABSTRACT:
Entrepreneurial intention is considered the psychological foundation that drives the formation of new ventures and supports regional economic progress. It reflects a person's conscious desire to seek business possibilities and participate in entrepreneurial endeavors. However, persistent sociopolitical instability can severely reduce this drive in areas withprolonged conflict by raising perceived risk and uncertainty. Manipur, located in northeast India, represents a vulnerable regional economy marked by recurring economic blockades, ethnic tensions, insurgency, and persistent infrastructureshortcomings. These frequent disruptions have shaped the overall business environment of the state by often impacting supply chains, transportation systems, and market stability. The economic effects of instability in Manipur have been studied in the past, but how such instability affects entrepreneurial thinking and decision-making has received comparatively little attention. Guided by Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior, this study explores how supply chain interruptions, blockades, displacement, and institutional weaknesses affect attitudes toward entrepreneurship, perceived behavioral control, and societal expectations. Based on secondary data and previous academic studies, the results show that extended instability diminishes the views of business viability, investment certainty, and market confidence. This study emphasizes that fostering entrepreneurship in Manipur requires institutional stability, improved infrastructure, and sustained conflict resolution efforts, alongside financial and educational support.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial intention; economic blockades; conflict-affected economies;
perceived behavioral control; Theory of Planned Behavior; Manipur