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Beneficiaries seen
d u r i n g m a r k e t
intervention at Kolar.

Thus far, 1060 Beneficiaries have been reached out to, through MSDPs. For 300 trained
beneficiaries, the process of udhyam registration has been facilitated across 3 districts
(Chikkaballapur, Kolar and Bangalore Rural). For 1060 beneficiaries, EDII facilitated raw
material sourcing / selection of machine and material / bank linkages / convergence with
Govt. departments and market exposure visits to prospective entrepreneurs. As a part of
the intervention, regular interaction with successful entrepreneurs / bank officials / DIC
officials are also arranged for the benefit of beneficiaries. 1060 beneficiaries, in particular,
were assisted in project profile preparation, facilitating credit linkages for several
beneficiaries and 20 FSSAI registration have been done for the enterprises.

Project Aarohan
… Supported by Tata Power

Project Aarohan, supported by Tata Power's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) diision is
an initiative dedicated to empowering artisans, farmers and fishermen residing in the
Mundra and Mandvi regions of Kutch, Gujarat. EDII, as an implementation partner, is
training and handholding beneficiaries. In all, more than 200 beneficiaries, across 19
villages will be offered training and support. A Common Facility Center will also be
established in Bidada, near Mandvi for the benefit of the trainees. Dr. Raman Gujral is the
Project Director.

Pabiben Rabari, noted entrepreneur,
g ra c e d t h e E n t re p re n e u rs h i p
Awareness Programme (EAP), in
Gundiyali, as Chief Guest. The EAP was
attended by over 85 members from
farming and artisan communities and
aimed at foster entrepreneurship within
these communities. Pabiben narrated
her story of struggles, challenges and
triumphs to convince the participants
how pursuing entrepreneurship could
be rewarding for themselves, for their
communities and the country at large.

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