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EDII REPORTS 125

Paving the way for Inclusive Development
...Project SAMVRUDDHI, supported by GIZ

In times when social inclusion is increasingly being recognized as vital for holistic
progress, initiatives like Project SAMVRUDDHI stand as beacons of hope. Supported by
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, this
collaborative endeavor between EDII and the Indo-German development cooperation
project ERADA is making significant strides in empowering marginalized rural
communities.

Since its inception in June 2023, Project SAMVRUDDHI has been dedicated to
mainstreaming marginalized communities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and
Jharkhand. Through a series of capacity-building activities, the project focuses on
fostering livelihood creation, entrepreneurship development, and self-employment
opportunities.

In just a short span, SAMVRUDDHI has already left an indelible mark. With 24 successful
programmes conducted, the project has empowered 881 participants, equipping them

with the skills and knowledge necessary for self-employment and enterprise creation.

In the past quarter, 23 six-day Micro Enterprise Development Programmes (MEDP) and a
five-day Mentor Development Programme in Entrepreneurship were conducted,
benefiting 846 participants and 35 mentors. 4 Buyer-Seller Meet and Policy Mela were
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conducted in Khandwa and Guna, Madhya Pradesh; Sirohi and Baran in Rajasthan;
Ramgarh and Dumka in Jharkhand, Araria and Gaya in Bihar, benefitting about 2000
participants.

According to Project Director, Dr. Pankaj Bharati, “Through strategic interventions and
holistic approaches, the project is laying the foundation for communities to take the
responsibility of their growth by their hands.”

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