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A Mega Startup Event was also organized on February 11 & 12, 2025, at Doon University Leadership and Capacity Building Programme
Campus under the Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana. The event highlighted innovation and
entrepreneurship, bringing together startups, mentors and students, thereby
strengthening Uttarakhand's entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaborations and
networking. Over 60 student products were showcased. The event saw a footfall of more
than 800 individuals including entrepreneurs, students, government officials,
professionals and investors.

EDII with the support of Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM) organized a five-day
leadership and Capacity Building Programme during March 3rd to 7th 2025. The Programme,
divided into two batches, was attended by 56 ITI principals. The programme aimed to equip ITI
principals with effective leadership and management skills, empowering them to play a crucial
role in the entrepreneurship and skill development ecosystem, thus shaping the future
workforce of their institutes. The programme focused on bridging the skill gap by offering
demand-driven courses aligned with industry needs.

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(3rd from R) Dr. Ranjit Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Higher Education, Govt. of Uttarakhand inaugurated the Mega
Startup Event. Other dignitaries at the event included; (R-L) Dr. Anju Agrawal, Director, Higher Education, Govt. of
• Focus on creating business owners and family business leaders
Uttarakhand; Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII; Prof. Surekha Dangwal, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Doon • Experiential & Milestone based Learning
University, Dehradun; Smt. Radha Raturi, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand; Mr. R.K. Sudhanshu, Principal • Extensive alumni network
Secretary to CM; Dr. Devendra Bhasin, Hon’ble Vice Chairman, Higher Education Upgradation Committee,
Uttarakhand; Mr. Shailesh Bagouli, Secretary, Hon’ble Chief Minister; Prof. R.S. Rawat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, • Exposure to innovation and technology commercialization
• Development of innovative business models
Kumaun University, Nainital; Prof. Om Prakash Singh Negi, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Uttarakhand Open University. • Training through innovators, investors and startup evangelists
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Venture Development
Additionally, under a sensitization drive, 26 two-day bootcamps were conducted across PGDM-IEV
various government colleges and universities in Uttarakhand under the DUY Yojana. The
Two - Year, Full Time
camps sensitized students about entrepreneurship as a career and the immense startup
opportunities that they can delve into. The camps encouraged students to explore
potential business ideas and pursue entrepreneurial journey.
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65 twelve-day Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) were also organized
across various government colleges and universities in Uttarakhand. Additionally, 33 more FELLOW PROGRAMME fpm@ediindia.org
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training and mentoring selected youths for enterprise creation. Beneficiaries, between 18 (FPM) 2025
to 45 years, were selected through an entrepreneurship mapping test. The programme
provided information and training on various aspects of starting and managing a business,
financial literacy, networking, promotion and business management. Unique Features Eligibility
• First-of-its-kind research programme to create First Class (60%)/
Uttarakhand is actively scanning its own advantages, strengths and the overall scenario, to thought leaders in entrepreneurship. Masters or equivalent degree
continually reinforce it with relevant interventions for a wholesome entrepreneurial • Monthly stipend and other support to holders in any discipline
deserving candidates
environ.

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