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Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, inaugurated the programme. He emphasized the
importance of entrepreneurial dynamics in fostering bilateral trade and offering it in regional
language makes the comprehension easy. “The programme addresses the worldwide need
of promoting entrepreneurship to ensure economic growth and sustainability. And, offering
it in French helps overcome the linguistic barrier promoting easy connection, exchange of
ideas and imbibing of knowledge by the participants. It's a step towards creating a robust
global entrepreneurial ecosystem that transcends language barriers,” said Dr. Shukla.

The course module covered essential areas such as environmental sustainability, resource
management, supply chain systems, and the intricacies of entrepreneurship, including
business opportunity guidance, accounting and book-keeping, product costing, and legal
compliance. The training also included modules on behavioral aspects like risk-taking and
critical aspects for nurturing entrepreneurial traits. As Programme Director Dr. Prakash
Solanki, Associate Professor, EDII informed, “Participants also benefitted from hands-on
activities like developing market surveys, drafting business plans, and understanding the
financial aspects of running a business.

What set this programme apart was its complete immersion in French, ensuring that the
course material, instructions, and even communication were all tailored for the French-
speaking participants. A dedicated French interpreter ensures seamless engagement with all
participants, providing them with a comprehensive learning experience. To further enhance
accessibility, the programme includes specially designed information kits and training
modules in French.

EDII is committed to building capacities of professionals from developing nations so that
entrepreneurship, best practices and skill development get a boost.

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, delivered an address during the inauguration of a two-
day training programme at EDII, on revised Disability Assessment Guidelines. The training
programme was jointly organized by the Director General of Health Services and the Department
of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The programme brought together over 400
professionals to focus on major disability groups and drive impactful discussions.

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