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Shri Shaji K V taking a look at the unique products. Also present were, Shri B K Singhal,
Chief General Manager, NABARD (extreme right) and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director
General, EDII.

Collaborations, Associations &

Deliberations...

On 28th January 2025, Shri Shaji K V, Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development (NABARD) & Hon’ble Member EDII Governing Board visited EDII and
addressed Principals of ITIs, EDII PG Students, FPM Scholars, Programme Participants,
GI-tagged Artisans, Faculty & Staff. Also presented on the occasion was Shri B K Singhal,
Chief General Manager, NABARD.

Shri Shaji K V said, “Entrepreneurship is critical for achieving the goal of Viksit
Bharat and for long-term sustainable growth. NABARD has been actively
working in the domains of agriculture, rural development, capacity building,
skilling and innovations, to build a new order wherein the rural populace gets
gainfully employed. In achieving this, EDII has been a credible partner to us.
Together, we envision innovative solutions, a conducive ecosystem, and
development of rural clusters that hold a place in the demand-supply chain.”

On January 21, 2025, EDII entered into an agreement with the Uttarakhand State Council for
Science & Technology (UCOST), Dehradun, to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystem in the
science and technology domain within the state. As UCOST's knowledge partner, EDII will design
and implement short-term courses to promote science and technology-driven entrepreneurship.
Seen during the signing of the MoU are (2nd from L) Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director General, UCOST
and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII with senior officials of the two institutes.

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