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Entrepreneurship Research and Revelations

On the occasion, Shri B. S. Pai Angle, Managing Director, EDC ...the 16th Biennial Conference
Limited said, “Our missions are perfectly aligned with EDII and
under the aegis of the EDII Goa Centre, we are committed to
bringing about a notable wave of inclusive development in terms
of skill and capacity building, entrepreneurship development
training and empowerment across target groups.
(R) Prof (Dr.) T.V. Rao,
Founder and Chairman, T. V.
Rao Learning Systems Pvt.
Ltd., Ahmedabad & Former
Expressing his views, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, Professor of Indian Institute
stated, “We are committed to propelling Goa's youth and MSMEs o f M a n a g e m e n t ,
to new heights of entrepreneurship. I am thankful to the EDC Ltd. Ahmedabad and (L) Dr. Sunil
and the entire State Machinery, under the leadership of Hon'ble Shukla, Director General,
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant for envisioning a vibrant hub of EDII, releasing Abstracts'
innovation and entrepreneurship in Goa and Beckoning EDII to compilation of the papers
design and implement a result-oriented model.” selected for presentation at
t h e 1 6 t h B i e n n i a l
Conference.
In one year, more than 700 students have been trained and more than 250 potential ideas of
aspiring entrepreneurs have been handheld. Entrepreneurship encompasses multiple functions, approaches and perspectives. A probe
into its various dimensions is helping clear the underlying dimensions, making it an all-
powerful tool for growth and evolution. As a National Resource Institute in the field, EDII has
Over the last two months, several impactful activities have been successfully conducted been actively promoting entrepreneurship research and creation of a cadre of scholars in
under the aegis of the EDII-Goa Centre. 2 Entrepreneurship Development Programmes entrepreneurship. In 1994, EDII commenced the unique Biennial Conferences on
(EDPs), organized in collaboration with EDC Ltd., were held during February 20-22 and 'Entrepreneurship'. Over the years, these conferences have proven to be a potent platform
March 17-19, 2025. The programmes were attended by 104 participants. The participants for researchers, educationists, and practitioners to share their research studies and findings
developed knowledge, skills and attitude needed to become entrepreneurs. The in different areas of entrepreneurship development.
programmes covered essential topics of entrepreneurship, business planning, marketing
strategies, financial management and legal compliances. The attendees were also guided The 3-day 16th Biennial Conference commenced on February 26th at the Institute's
on potential business opportunities. campus. During this conference, over 148 research papers and studies by scholars from
more than 9 countries on the themes of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice,
Additionally, 11 Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs), in collaboration with Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, Psychology and
EDC Ltd., were organized in Goa. The programme sensitized 564 youths of the state on the Entrepreneurship, MSME Entrepreneurship, Technology and Digital Entrepreneurship,
charms of being an entrepreneurs and encouraged them to consider entrepreneurship as a Startup and Innovation, Green and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship,
career, explore innovative ideas and start & grow their own businesses. Culture, Tradition and Value- based Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurship, Rural
Entrepreneurship and Nascent Entrepreneurship and New venture Creation & Family
In collaboration with District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Pre-SARAS Training was
conducted, which was attended by 173 participants. The focus of the programme was to Business, were presented. Five best paper awards were presented to national and
international researchers.
train Self-Help Group (SHG) members in 'Product Presentation and Selling'. The training
covered essential topics of branding, labelling, packaging, and stall set up.
The conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Prof (Dr.) T.V. Rao, Founder and
The EDII-Goa Centre is effectively bringing together the governmental, institutional and Chairman, T. V. Rao Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad & Former Professor of
industrial mechanisms to ensure a feasible and encouraging entrepreneurship ecosystem Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He stated, “In today's fast-paced
where people do not shy away from delving into the rewarding domain of economy, entrepreneurship development is crucial to driving economic growth and
entrepreneurship. professional advancement. I believe entrepreneurship is a mission, a powerful force
where individuals leverage technology and innovation to solve real-world problems,
creating a better future for all. Given the significance of the domain, it is important to
undertake regular research and policy advocacy to impact entrepreneurship
promotion. This is a unique platform. I am sure the conference revelations will lead to
noticeable influence on entrepreneurship.”
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