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• Two Women Entrepreneurship Development Programmes were conducted in Trainers Wow to Foster
Alibaug and Khopoli of Raigad district. 62 potential women entrepreneurs were
trained under customized programme. Entrepreneurial Excellence

Started in 2019-20, the project has so far
While several factors contribute to deep rooting entrepreneurship, the role of
• sensitized 3276 women through 73 entrepreneurship awareness camps.
• 762 potential women entrepreneurs including 46 PwDs have been trained Trainer-Motivators cannot be emphasized more. EDII has been creating cadres of
Entrepreneur Trainer- Motivators to strengthen the entrepreneurship
under customized women entrepreneurship development programmes.
ecosystem. Towards this, the Institute organized a 'Trainers' Training Programme
• 343 women/PwD have started their enterprises and their average income
per month is Rs. 13,580/-. on Entrepreneurship' during November 27th to December 8th, 2023. This
National Programme had 29 participants from states including Gujarat, Goa,
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Madhya
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. Dr. Prakash Solanki was the Programme
Inauguration of Swayamsidha exhibition 2.0 at Alibaug by Shri. Mukesh Chauhan, SDO, Raigad.
Director.
48 women entrepreneurs from 6 blocks of Raigad district participated in 3 - day exhibition.

The training sought to provide insights into the intricacies of the
entrepreneurship ecosystem, cultivating a profound understanding of various
aspects within the realm of entrepreneurship. Key focus was placed on equipping
participants with the tools to comprehend the unique needs of different target
groups, thereby enhancing their ability to customise programmes to guide,
support and mentor trainees in their respective regions.

Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath…

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII addressing the par cipants. Dr. Shukla said, “As the
entrepreneurial landscape con nues to evolve, EDII's commitment to developing a skilled and dynamic
EDII participated in a cleanliness drive on its campus cadre of trainers stands as a testament to the ins tute's dedica on to fostering a culture of
under the initiative ‘Ek Tareekh, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ entrepreneurship.” Seconding his thoughts, Dr. Prakash Solanki, Programme Director said, “Through such
on 1st October, 2023. The housekeeping, security ini a ves, EDII aims to build and shape a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that propels the na on
and gardening staff were also appreciated for their toward economic prosperity with enhanced incidence of entrepreneurship.”
work. A Blood donation camp was also organized.

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