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Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General of EDII, speaking about the collaboration between the
artisans and designers, said “The fusion of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary
design is a testament to the resilience and creativity of our artisans. By providing our
artisans with necessary skills and support, we are not only preserving our heritage but
also creating new avenues for economic prosperity. This partnership between EDII and
the Commissionerate of Cottage Industries is a step towards building a vibrant and
sustainable future for Gujarat's artisanal communities”.
Shri Pravin Solanki, Secretary & Commissioner, Cottage and Rural Industry Dept. - Govt.
of Gujarat, “It is heartening to see how the artisans have evolved as a result of the
training. Their skills have got honed, they have developed a sense of market
requirements and have started creating designs accordingly. Platforms like the craft
exhibitions and the fashion shows encourage the artisans to think creatively. This event is
a testimony to the fact that Gujarat's traditional art has a strong market and preference,
and that training and handholding can ensure that our artisans grow in their business.”
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“It is heartening to see how the artisans have evolved as a result of the training.
Their skills have got honed, they have developed a sense of market requirements
and have started creating designs accordingly. Platforms like the craft exhibitions
and the fashion shows encourage the artisans to think creatively.”
- Shri Pravin Solanki, Secretary & Commissioner, Cottage and Rural Industry
Dept. - Govt. of Gujarat.
“The fusion of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design is a testament
to the resilience and creativity of our artisans. By providing our artisans with
necessary skills and support, we are not only preserving our heritage but also
creating new avenues for economic prosperity.”
- Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General,EDII

This partnership between EDII and the Commissionerate of Cottage Industries, Govt. of
Gujarat is a step towards building a vibrant and sustainable future for Gujarat's artisanal
communities.

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136 Youths Receive Grants Under the Student Entrepreneurship Policy
The Student Entrepreneurship Policy, envisioned by the Govt of Gujarat, aims at promoting and
developing entrepreneurship skills alongside academics, among students studying in
Government and Non-Government arts, science, commerce, B.ED, law colleges, and Gramya
Vidyapeeth.

EDII signed a MoU with the Higher Education Department in November 2023. The institute
provides support to the education department by implementing the policy and preparing a
cadre of resource persons (faculty-mentor to impart entrepreneurship related training),
conducting training programmes and workshops for students, to train them to set up their own
enterprises.

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