The Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (DUY), launched in September 2023, is an initiative of the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand, is being implemented by EDII. The initiative aims to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and build a robust ecosystem for potential and existing entrepreneurs across the region. Over the past two months, the focus has been on engaging youth and developing their skills so that they acquire the competence to adopt an entrepreneurial career. On February 13, 2026, Dr. Rajat Sharma, Entrepreneurship Expert, EDII, delivered a lecture at Graphic Era University for BBA students on ‘Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Uttarakhand’. The session highlighted the vast opportunities with focus on temple economy, digitalization and tourism. It also provided insights into the Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana, explaining how the scheme, through training, mentorship and handholding support, has facilitated creation of over 300 ventures (alongside 795, in the testing phase) across the state, till date.
