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...Consultative Workshop on Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana
U arakhand, with its picturesque landscapes and a burgeoning young popula on, is poised at the
cusp of economic growth. Recognizing the poten al for harnessing the demographic dividend and
promo ng entrepreneurship, the state has launched the 'Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana'. This
visionary ini a ve aims to foster entrepreneurship and startup crea on among the youth in
educa onal ins tu ons, rural areas, and marginalized communi es. To support this endeavour, EDII
is playing a central role in this ini a ve, working in close collabora on with the Higher Educa on
Department, Govt. of U arakhand.
EDII, with its extensive experience in the domain of entrepreneurship, is a partner in realizing the
Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana's objec ves. Through a series of interven ons, EDII aims to transform
young students into successful entrepreneurs. These interven ons include boot camps for business
plan crea on, sensi za on workshops for academic leaders and government officials, faculty
mentor development programmes, and suppor ng student startups through mul ple ways.
Addi onally, the ins tute will establish Centers of Excellence in Entrepreneurship, offer voca onal
and entrepreneurship courses aligned with the New Educa on Policy 2020, and ac vely engage in
policy advocacy to create a conducive environment for startups and entrepreneurship.
On September 13, 2023, at the Nityanand Himalayan Study and Research Centre, Doon University,
Dehradun, EDII organized a consulta ve workshop in collabora on with the U arakhand Higher
Educa on Department.
Stakeholders at the consulta ve workshop, organised in collabora on with the U arakhand Higher Educa on
Department, in Dehradun.
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