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Uttar Pradesh Strengthens its

Entrepreneurial Roots

Uttar Pradesh is poised to establish a world-class startup ecosystem by building strong
knowledge edifice and a supportive policy environment. The state is attracting attention
for its growing opportunities and potential. EDII is committed to strengthening
entrepreneurial feats in this resource-rich state. EDII’s Regional Centre in Lucknow
emphasizes entrepreneurship development and fosters entrepreneurial culture in the
state by developing skills, knowledge and attitude among a diverse cross section of
population.

During the last two months, 9 Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) were
conducted by EDII under Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) project,
supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India.

Alongside these, 5 six-week Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) were
conducted to train and develop youths with entrepreneurial competencies and skills,
especially form marginalized sections of society such as Persons with Disabilities, ex -
servicemen, women and disadvantaged individuals.

475 individuals were trained under these programmes in Gorakhpur and Khushinagar.
Most trained youths, identified small business opportunities and are pacing towards
setting up sustainable and rewarding businesses under the guidance of EDII mentors.

Participants of Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme at Dharampur Tiraha, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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