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The Rapidly Growing Entrepreneur-friendly
The GEM Report 2023-24 : Revelations
• 82.5% of population perceived that there is a good opportunity to start a business. Uttarakhand
• 81.6% of individuals perceived that they have confidence in their ability to start a new
business. ...The Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana
• The ease of starting a business has been positively perceived, with 81.1% indicating it is
easy to begin a new venture in India.
• The rate of Total Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) in India stands at 12%. Uttarakhand offers cutting edge advantages to new entrepreneurs and start-ups.
impressive infrastructure, connectivity with the rest of the country, availability of diverse
Gujarat Specific Results:
resources and favourable policy framework make it a sought-after location for
entrepreneurs. The state is focused on fostering an ecosystem that encourages and
• In Gujarat, the perceived opportunity for starting a business is higher at 83.5%,
marginally surpassing the national average, highlighting a strong entrepreneurial supports entrepreneurship. The state launched the Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (DUY) in
mindset in the state. September 2023, initiated and supported by the Higher Education Department, Govt. of
• Gujarat shows an impressive 82.8% of individuals perceived that they have confidence in Uttarakhand to promote entrepreneurship and provide a potent platform to aspiring and
one's ability to start a new business. existing entrepreneurs across the state. EDII was roped in as as implementing agency for the
• The state's ease of starting a business is also favorable, with 82.5%. project. Through a well-designed, locally relevant module, EDII has been striving to promote
• Total Entrepreneurship Activity (TEA) in Gujarat stands at 10.6%, indicating potential for and strengthen an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state. The results are encouraging.
further growth in entrepreneurial activities in the state.

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entrepreneurial attributes, conduciveness of the environ, feasibility of the business idea,
funding support etc. build their attitudes and perceptions about entrepreneurship. The GEM
report 2023-24 delves into several key indicators, leading to a wholesome understanding on
the present entrepreneurial scenario and giving way to avenues and means of escalating
entrepreneurial aspirations and intentions. Student Industry Devbhoomi Students
Enterprises Mentors Udyamita Kendras Attended
Set up Registered Established EDPs
National Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship

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Startup Udhyam Faculty
Seed Aadhar Mentors
Fund Award Registered Developed

In past two months, several impactful activities have been successfully conducted in
Uttarakhand under the Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana.
A Workshop on Leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Higher Education and
With the support of Department of Science and Technology, National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development in Uttarakhand was organized on 24th February 2025 at
Entrepreneurship Development Board (DST – NSTEDB), Govt. of India, National Faculty Secretariat Office, Chief Secretary's Conference Hall, Dehradun. The workshop was
Development Programme (FDP) on 'Entrepreneurship' was conducted at EDII during February organized by EDII in collaboration with the Govt. of Uttarakhand. Around 31 delegates and
10-21, 2025. The objective of the programme was to guide and train participants with the actively discussed the significance of aligning CSR goals with the state's vision of fostering a
necessary skills and knowledge related to entrepreneurship principles, processes and strategies. sustainable ecosystem that nurtures young talent, drives innovation and accelerates socio-
Dr. Pankaj Bharti, Associate Professor, EDII was the Programme Director. economic growth. The workshop was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of Higher Education,
Govt. of Uttarakhand, Shri Dhan Singh Rawat.

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