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Harnessing Entrepreneurial Potential for

Growth in Chhattisgarh

Dr. Sunil Shukla addressing
Chhattisgarh, rich in natural resources and strategically located in central India, is emerging the delegates on EDII’s
as a key entrepreneurship destination. The state is focused on creating opportunities to interventions in promoting
foster entrepreneurship. Its growing young population is cultivating a thriving ecosystem MSMEs, entrepreneurship
for entrepreneurial innovations. With these advantages, Chhattisgarh is well-positioned to and innovative startups in
play a significant role in propelling India's entrepreneurial aspirations. EDII-Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh.
Centre for Entrepreneurship Development in Raipur, an initiative of the Department of
Industries & Commerce, Chhattisgarh and EDII, focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial The event covered some of the significant topics against the backdrop of entrepreneurship
culture in Chhattisgarh by developing skills, knowledge and mindset across a wide range of and industry. Shri Rajat Kumar ji, Secretary, Department of Commerce & Industries, Govt. of
individuals. In February and March, some significant activities were undertaken. Chhattisgarh shared insightful information on the topic - Advancing Industries: Recent
Reforms & Achievements. Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Ji threw light on the
On March 1st, 2025, the Chhattisgarh Industry Dialogue was organized by Department of
advancements on the entrepreneurial landscape in Chhttisgarh. The event also saw the
Commerce & Industries, Govt. of Chhattisgarh. During the event, certificates were launch of the Programme - Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP). Dr. Sunil
distributed to five selected trainees from Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes, which Shukla highlighted the strategic advantages of the State that make it an economic
were conducted between December 2024 to February 2025 under the aegis of the EDII- powerhouse and brought forth how EDII was committed to escalating the levels of
Chhattisgarh Entrepreneurship Development Centre. This initiative was a joint effort of entrepreneurship among the people.
Dept. of Commerce and Industries, Govt. of Chhattisgarh and EDII.

On February 11th, 2025, two
Self-Help Group (SHG)
enterprises, Sanskriti
Boutique & Karigari and
Unnati Creations were
inaugurated at NTPC Sipat,
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The
event was organized and
coordinated by the Sangwari
Mahila Samiti, the CSR
Department of NTPC Sipat
and EDII.

The guests present at the event included Shri Promod Kumar Sahu, Additional General
Manager (HR-CSR), NTPC Delhi; Shri Anil Shankar Sharan, General Manager Operation &
maintenance NTPC Sipat ;Smt. Kiran Singh, President, Sanyukta Mahila Samiti; Smt. Ayesha
Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh addressing the delegates. Also present Mishra, President, Arpita Mahila Samiti; Smt. Sadhna Pandey, President, Sangwari Mahila
were: (L – R) Ms. Ankita Pandey, Director, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India; Shri Rajat Kumar, (IAS) Samiti; Smt. Anupama Shrivastava, President, Priyadarshini Ladies Club; Ms. Sheeba
Secretary, Dept. of Commerce & Industries; Shri Lakhan Lal Dewangan Ji, Hon'ble Minister, Roberts, Asst. Faculty, EDII and other senior members.
Commerce & Industries, Govt. Of Chhattisgarh; Shri Amitabh Jain, (IAS) Chief Secretary, Govt. of
Chhattisgarh; Shri Subodh Singh, (IAS) Principal Secretary of CM, Govt. of Chhattisgarh and Dr. Additionally, a 2-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) under Chhattisgarh
Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII. Entrepreneurship Development Centre was held on February 24 & 25, 2025. This joint
Initiative of Dept. of Commerce & Industries, Govt. of Chhattisgarh & EDII took place at
Govt. J. Yoganandam Chhattisgarh College, Raipur. The programme sensitized 145 students
Also present at the event were Shri Vishwesh Kumar, (IFS) Managing Director, Chhattisgarh of the benefits of adopting entrepreneurship as a career.
State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC), Govt. of Chhattisgarh; Shri Alok Trivedi,
Joint Secretary, Dept. of Commerce & Industries, Chhattisgarh; Shri Pravin Shukla, EDII's interventions under the aegis of the EDII-Chhattisgarh Entrepreneurship
Additional Director, State Investment Promotion Board, Dept. of Commerce & Industries, Development Centre, aim at complementing the state's efforts through focused activities,
Chhattisgarh and the EDII team at Chhattisgarh. to bring about skilled, self-motivated and action-driven set of people from across target
groups, such as women, youths, farmers, disadvantaged sections, professionals etc. Diverse
activities are being undertaken towards achievement of these goals.

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