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EDII

EDII builds entrepreneurial competencies in artisans through various Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps
(EACs) and Entrepreneurship Development Training Programmes (EDTPs) These not just sensitize the

artisans about the signicance of learning but also provide skill training through domain-based Skill
Development Programmes. Constant mentoring and guidance ensure enhanced effectiveness of the
project training.

Over the last three months, EDII has sensitized 1579 artisans under 61 EACs. The artisans got familiar
with the scope and benets of the project and how an upgradation and diversication could help them
sustain well. In all, in the last three months, EDII trained 1132 artisans in 48 EDPs, thus making them

understand the market, the nitty gritty of business growth and New designs, novel publicity methods,
networking, marketing techniques and new products have witnessed the artisans generating a total
revenue of Rs.1,47,31,454/-. through exhibitions, B2B and retail selling.

Glimpses of Amdavad Haat's Diwali Mela...

“I am happy to see the confidence of these ar sans. It gives me pleasure to see them
discuss their products, explain the processes well, understand business terms like
sustainability, business plan, diversifica on, opportunity iden fica on and so on. I am
sure with such exposure, they would rise to newer levels.”
- Dr. Sunil Shukla
Director General, EDII

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