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Goa Taps its Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurial growth, mindset as well as technological shifts are interrelated and
complement each other. Goa is emerging as one of the most progressive regions on the
fronts of technology and entrepreneurship adoption. Promotion of start-ups is being
emphasized upon. The state is overseeing pertinent technological and infrastructural
upgradations, devoted to entrepreneurial growth and diversification. EDII's Centre in
Goa, committed to entrepreneurship promotion is undertaking interventions to
strengthen entrepreneurship in the state. The centre is actively harnessing the potential
of human capital and indigenous resources to promote New Enterprise Creation and
MSME growth. The Centre has been set up with the support of the patronage of Govt. of
Goa, Goa CSR Authority and EDC Limited.

As a part of strategic activities planned for the State, an Entrepreneurship Awareness
Programme (EAP), in collaboration with EDC Ltd., was organized in Goa on November 13,
2024. The programme sensitized 53 youths of the state about entrepreneurship and
encouraged them to consider entrepreneurship as a career, explore innovative ideas and
venture into the world of job creators.

Additionally, in collaboration with District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), a five-day
Training of Trainers' Programme - 'Training the Livelihood Cadres', during November 26 -
30, 2024. The programme was designed to institute cadres of livelihood consultants with
skills to accelerate rural / village entrepreneurship and enterprise development. The
consultants were equipped with skills pertaining to business plan preparation, enterprise
management, and performance tracking.

According to Associate Faculty and Incharge, EDII - Goa Centre, Dr. Abdul Razak, the
participants developed orientation, knowledge, empathy and skill development to
provide business development support to entrepreneurs at the village level, in addition to
building their technical competency in the crucial aspects of entrepreneurship.

Participants of Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme with (2nd from L)
Dr. Abdul Razak, Associate Faculty, EDII.

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