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Through NHFDC, we aim to
SBI Foundation, in partnership
facilitate financial development,
with EDII, is committed to
ensuring sustainable livelihoods
creating promising livelihood
for PwDs in collaboration with EDII
opportunities for differently-
and corporate partners.
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abled individuals through our
collaborative 'Support,
- Dr. Vineet Rana
Activate and Build Assured
General Manager, National Handicapped
Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC),
Livelihoods' programme.
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DePwD, Govt. of India
- Shri Jagannath Sahoo
President, SBI Foundation
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This Meet is a significant
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step towards bringing
Development opportunities for PwDs
a b o u t a p r o f o u n d
need to be curated on high priority
attitudinal shift in
a n d o n a r e g u l a r b a s i s fo r
society towards PwDs.
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conspicuous results. We need to
- Dr. Raman Gujral
ensure that PwDs get suitably trained
Director, Department of Projects
a n d h a n d h e l d f o r s m o o t h
(Corporates), EDII
assimilation in the mainstream.
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- Dr. Sunil Shukla
Director General, EDII
In a training programme that was scheduled from February 13 to 18, 2024, focusing on 'quality
appreciation', salesmanship, and visual merchandising, EDII hosted 19 women artisans from the
Badarwas Cluster on its campus. The programme offered a dynamic platform for participants to
enhance their skills and knowledge. The comprehensive curriculum covered fabric manufacturing
intricacies, sales marketing strategies, and brand building essentials.
During the four-day practical sessions at the NIFT campus, Gandhinagar, the participants underwent
rigorous training on fabric checks, quality parameters and packaging techniques.
It was followed by a two-day training module at the EDII campus to delve into entrepreneurship
basics, costing and pricing strategies, sales techniques, resource mobilisation, and compliance
management.
Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Project Director and Faculty, EDII, said, “By
leveraging the expertise of NIFT, we enhanced the skill sets of these
women artisans and provided them with the necessary tools to
become successful entrepreneurs in the long run.”
Opening Trajectories for the Marginalized and the Disadvantaged
... Training Programme for SC/ST Women in Kerala
Recognizing the importance of creating a level-playing field for the disadvantaged is important
for inclusive and equitable growth. EDII partnered with the Australian Consulate General to
support SC/ST women in Kerala who face a unique set of challenges and vulnerabilities, often
hindering their entrepreneurial aspirations.
The programme aimed to empower 1400 SC/ST women in Kerala by raising awareness about
the potential and possibilities of self-employment. The initiative exceeded target, with a
remarkable participation of 1517 women in the training programme. The participating women
imbibed knowledge, skills and attitude to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Their
potential was tapped to ensure that they partake in the mainstream economic activities.
Awareness camps were held in Trivandrum, Idukki, and Wayanad districts. The participants
gained entrepreneurial competency, financial literacy and management, as well as learnt about
various promising livelihood options. Information on Central & State Schemes related to
Livelihood Options for SC/ST women was very well received. The resource persons included
bank officials, government officials and proficient community mobilizers.

“The programme focused on both SC and ST community women from
diverse educational backgrounds, fom rural, tribal, and urban settings”,
informed Programme Director, Mr. Sivan Ambattu.

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