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EDII REPORTS 125

At the launch of the RISE Project
in Dehradun on 24th January:
Chief Guest, Dr. Dhan Singh
Rawat, Hon'ble Minister of
Higher Education, Government
of Uttarakhand, Shri Parishit
Pathak, DGM, IDBI Bank Limited
and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director
General.

• Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (TEDPs)
18-day TEDPs focusing on millet-based value-added products imparted skills to participants
to start own enterprises in the millet value chain. The trainees learnt about making finger
millet and foxtail millet value-added products. In addition, they were exposed to the finer
aspects of packaging, marketing and networking.

• Additionally, a 24-day TEDP was also conducted focusing on Jacquard Handloom. The
beneficiaries were exposed to technological advancements in Jacquard handloom weaving.
Fifty-six women completed the training, drawing learnings on natural dyes and creating
new designs using jacquard looms. Stoles, Cushion covers, Kurtis and several more products
were created using the Jacquard technique.

According to Project Director, Dr. Raman Gujral, “The environment at the training location is
upbeat with each one full of enthusiasm to start their business. The curriculum design is
unique in the way it approaches the psyche of the beneficiaries, convincing them about the
charms of being an entrepreneur. The technical training further, infuses confidence in them.”

Athak Bharat Project
Supported by: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Athak Bharat Project, supported by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and implemented by EDII, is
focused improving agriculture-based livelihoods, skill development of youths and artisans, protecting
the rights of the migrant laborers and providing sustainable livelihoods to the Adivasis of Dang.

“Under the project, sustainable community-based organization (CBO) through
SHGs, are being promoted for upgrading the socio-economic conditions of the tribal
community in the Dang District.”, informed Project Director, Dr. A.L.N Prasad.

The project module entails awareness creation, formation of groups, capacity building through skill
development and entrepreneurship development, providing backward and forward linkages,
promoting producer organization and transforming them into self-sustaining organizations to mitigate
the hardship and enhance the quality of life of the targeted tribal community. Training has been
completed in 5 trades, viz; agriculture ( agripreneurship), handicraft, ecotourism, NTFP and medicinal
plants. The SHG members were also given opportunity to set up stalls in local haat bazars to open up
revenue generating opportunities for them. EDII has facilitated the process of legal formalities,
registrations and compliances for the micro units. Several digital marketing and other market linkage
interventions have also been initiated to enhance the prospects of enterprises.

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