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International Professionals
Participants' Feedback…
Trained in Entrepreneurship

The course design and implementation significantly boosted my skills in cluster
development. The program seamlessly integrated theoretical knowledge with practical
During the last quarter, EDII conducted Cluster Development Executives' programme exposure through insightful visits. The hospitality of India added a heart-warming
from November 7 to December 15, 2023, on its campus with the support of the Indian touch to the experience.
Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) a division of the Ministry of External Affairs, - Ms.Bo Chinkanokrat, Thailand
Government of India. The programme received 23 participants from 10 countries. The
programme received a mix of participants from varied sectors and sections, like;
government organizations, funding agencies, NGOs, local entrepreneurs, educational
institutes, financial sectors etc.
The course provided me with the chance to grasp the importance of clusters and their
The six week programmes comprised classroom training and study tours. The impact on the national economy. It is poised to enhance global competitiveness in the
classroom training focussed on imparting an in-depth understanding on cluster local industry, subsequently addressing broader challenges such as poverty eradication
dynamics and their significance, role of collaborating and consortium approach for and employment creation.
mutual benefits, trust building public-private partnership and other related areas. - Ms. Gulrukhsor Tilloeva, Tajikistan
Field visits formed a major component of the course as they helped participants
understand various facets of Indian economy and culture. The visits included tours to
different industries based in Gujarat like various cluster visits to Rajkot and Morbi.

At the valedictory session of the programme, Course Director, Dr. Rajeev Sharma,
Faculty & Coordinator- Dept. of BDS & National Outreach, EDII stated that the On 14th December, 2023, CII
knowledge and skills of participants had increased to ensure enhanced organized Indian Design Summit
competitiveness and performance of cluster MSMEs. He reflected on the action plan of 2023 featuring best of the Indian
participants, mentioning how these echoed their understanding of cluster dynamics and international design
and a commitment to foster economic development in their country. thinkers, practitioners and
design users. Dr. Sunil Shukla, as
one of the Guest Speakers,
highlighted the importance of
notable collaborations with
Government and Corporates to
attain sustainable livelihoods
through entrepreneurship.

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII delivered an impactful session organised by National Dairy
Development Board, HRD Conclave on "Building Great Institutions - Purpose, Governance, and
Imagination, on December 15th and 16th. Dr. Shukla encouraged the audience to embrace risk-taking and
develop a tolerance for failure, underscoring that entrepreneurship is fundamentally about creating value.
The event saw participation from 450 dairy professionals, over 100 students and esteemed luminaries,
including Shri Anil Khandelwal, Former Chairman of Bank of Baroda; Dr. TV Rao, Director of TV Rao Learning
Participants of the ITEC sponsored Cluster Development Executives' programme with the certificate of programme Systems Private Limited; and Academia like Prof. Anup Singh, Director General of Nirma University.
completion with (8th from R) Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII; (6th from R) Dr. Rajeev Sharma, Programme
Director and Coordinator-Dept. of Business Development Services and National Outreach, EDII and other EDII officials.

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