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Enterprise Promotion through Rural Incubation Centre
...Project UDYAMEE, supported by Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL)

EDII is implementing the CSR project of Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL) -
‘UDYAMEE’- Enterprise Promotion through Rural Incubation Centre’ as ‘Project
Implementing Partner’. 300 youths from Kashipur Block of Rayagada and Thuamul Rampur
Block of Kalahandi are being trained and handheld to don the cap of entrepreneurs, in
non-farm and agri-allied sectors, through Rural Incubation Centre. EDII is ensuring that the
Centre provides end-to-end solutions to them for enterprise set up. The support also
encompasses extending aid in securing finance from formal financial institutions, angel
funding, and linking with potential government schemes and subsidies.

Thus far, 2635 people have been counselled in identifying Business Opportunity with 47
being in the months of April-May, 2024. Hearteningly, 24 new enterprises have already
been floated in the months of April-May, 2024 while the total number stands at 295.
Several more are in the process of setting up businesses. Mr. Sachikant Mallick is the
Project Director.

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Celebrating the Ideals of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar

Dr. Prakash Solanki, Associate Professor, EDII, opined, " Through our projects
focusing on disadvantaged rural communities, we strive to empower
individuals with the tools and knowledge to build sustainable livelihoods,
thereby realizing Dr. Ambedkar's vision of social and economic equality."

EDII continues its collaborative efforts with National SC-ST Hub (NSSH),
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India, and the
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of Gujarat, towards
fostering inclusive growth and empowerment of marginalized communities.

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