For the last 44 years, the Institute has been playing a pioneering role in promoting entrepreneurship across the country as well as internationally. EDII has well demonstrated that entrepreneurs can be nurtured through structured training, mentoring and handhold support. In 1983, EDII had laid the foundation for entrepreneurship education and enterprise promotion across the country, and continues to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem through its diverse initiatives, capacity-building programmes and impactful interventions.
The Institute celebrated its 44th Foundation Day on 20th April 2026. The event was graced by Chief Guest, Shri Kishor Kharat, Former President – EDII; Former MD & CEO, Indian Bank and IDBI Bank Ltd. Also present on the occasion were Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII; Dr. Raman Gujral, Professor & Director- Department of CSR Partnerships, EDII; Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya, Professor & Director – Department of Entrepreneurship Education, EDII and Dr. Lalit Sharma, Professor & Director Department of Policy Advocacy, Knowledge and Research, EDII. Shri Kishor Kharat delivered an inspiring Foundation Day Address on ‘How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur’.
Dignitaries from the Government, corporates, industry associations and academia also attended the event which focussed on establishing how entrepreneurship, startups and innovations are shaping and accelerating socio-economic growth in the country.
Release of two Coffee Table Books on the Foundation Day:
