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Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programmes
...Supported by Accenture

Under an Accenture-sponsored project ‘Skills to Succeed MSDP 2024-25’, EDII has
renewed its commitment to develop micro-entrepreneurs among rural women, resulting
in employment generation, asset creation and revenue generation through sustainable
technology and business models. 144 ‘Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programmes
(MSDPs)’ will commence soon across 13 states and 1 UT viz. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala,
Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Gujarat,
Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry.

Similarly, Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programs in Nirmal District of Telangana ,
sponsored by Accenture Solutions Private Limited, aims to develop entrepreneurial skills
of 300 women, thus fostering in them the spirit of enterprise and economic
independence. The mandate is to achieve a new venture creation success rate of around
60 percent from among the total number of women trained. The project also actively
seeks to establish institutional linkages and networks with government schemes, social
partners, the WeAct platform, and the public & private sector. Thus far, 338 women have
received skill development training and most are gearing up to embark on their
entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Raman Gujral is the Project Director.

WeAct Entrepreneurs Go the Digital Way
... Supported by Accenture

Enhancing digital presence of WeAct Entrepreneurs is conspicuous in their increasing
business prospects and visibility. Recently, WeAct ensured website development for
Pprayoog Creations, a company specialising in hand-painted bags. Dr. Raman Gujral is the
Project Director.

Product Development

Priya's Herbals, based in Madurai, sought a fresh packaging
solution for their range of handmade soaps. WeAct stepped in
with eco-friendly and lightweight packaging ideas. The
products' new appearance and design was highly appreciated.

Virtual Session for the UNNATI Mentorship Programme

Following the launch of the Unnati Mentorship program in March 2024, WeAct, in
partnership with Accenture, facilitated one-on-one online sessions with selected
enterprises. Throughout April 2024, a total of seven online meetings were successfully
conducted, involving seven entrepreneurs from various regions of India. Each session
addressed the issues of entrepreneurs, discussed their challenges, and explored how they
could overcome the obstacles ensure business growth. WeAct organised and supervised
the meetings, ensuring tangible outcomes for entrepreneurs.

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