An acknowledged centre for undertaking projects with Central and State Governments
The Institute is extensively involved in Central and State government-sponsored projects, focusing on micro-enterprise development, skill development, livelihoods and overall growth of the MSME sector. Government project development and execution is one of the core areas of the Institute with focus on.
Fostering sustainable development and socio-economic growth through strategic partnerships
For holistic social and economic development, EDII undertakes execution of projects supported by corporates, multinational companies and public sector undertakings. These multifaceted projects promote entrepreneurial and economic transformation in varied sectors including agro and food processing, handicraft & handloom, non-farm & agri-allied and services.
Develop socially relevant and innovative programmes and interventions in alignment with various government interventions and schemes in convergence with local requirements.
Formulate and implement interventions aimed at bringing inclusivity by empowering priority segments of society such as the poor, youth, farmers, and women.
Converge national and governmental priorities with societal needs to bring economic empowerment through entrepreneurship development activities.
Promote sustainable enterprises and startups towards contributing to regional balance and thus help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Design affordable developmental models and frameworks to create livelihoods at the bottom of the pyramid.
Develop interventions directed towards making sustainable and marketable livelihood sources; creating new off-farm and allied activities – for more productive, profitable, and sustainable practices promoting rural economic development; Business through afforestation; Food and Nutrition; Health and Wellness; Renewable Energy; Safety and Energy Efficiency for MSMEs; Sustainable post agriculture businesses; New-gen and technology-based Livestock Development and Women's Economic Empowerment.
Create capabilities for the future by assisting communities in creating vital socio-economic infrastructure and equipping them to harness emerging and much-needed economic opportunities
Promoting youth entrepreneurship under Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana in Uttarakhand. 16,886 youths trained/sensitized and 370 enterprises created.
Implementing the Goa Udyamita Yojana, supported by the Government of Goa. Completed one year of intervention.
More than 33,800 artisans across 33 districts of Gujarat sensitised; 21,000 artisans underwent advanced training, generating sales worth Rs.55.69 Crores post training, under Hastkala Setu Yojana supported by Commissionerate of Cottage & Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat.
Undertaking integrated new enterprise creation and livelihood Projects for underprivileged communities, differently abled, marginalized and disadvantaged social groups.
More than 93,000 enterprises promoted in 82 blocks across 15 States under the largest ever ‘Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme’ (SVEP) sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
Responding to specific needs and requirements, curating and offering pilot projects, with the inherent strength of replication, adaptation and implementation, thus promoting inclusive entrepreneurship.
Promoting Circular Economy through initiatives focusing on resource reduction, reuse, recycling, and upcycling, and other innovative strategies.
Enabling setting up of green enterprises utilizing eco-friendly resources, thus maintaining environmental integrity.
Adopting Sustainable Practices such as; converting agricultural waste into high-value products; upcycling poly plastic waste by converting it into different products; introducing sustainable and natural dyeing techniques and processes; promoting renewable energy etc.
Ensuring New Enterprise Creation and generating employment for women, and marginalized communities by undertaking entrepreneurship and skill training on a large scale.
Promoting businesses led by women through promotion of networking and partnerships under the aegis of the Chambers of Commerce for women – Women Entrepreneurs Access Connect Transform (WeACT).
