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Children and Youth Experience
• Cluster Development Executives (CDEs) Programme
Entrepreneurial Skills & Competencies
The programme commenced on March 26 and concluded on April 8, 2025. 12
participants from 6 countries enhanced knowledge and skills to effectively
implement the Cluster Development Programme in their respective countries. They Year after year, EDII has been nurturing the next generation of innovators, changemakers and
got a comprehensive understanding of clusters and their significance, the dynamics leaders through its specially designed summer camps for children and youth. So far, 5189
of MSMEs working in clusters and the critical role of trust-building and Cluster children and youth have been groomed through 99 National Summer Camps. These camps
Development Executive (CDE). The Course module covered essential topics such as serve as a dynamic platform to introduce the concepts of innovation, creativity, leadership
Understanding Clusters and their Internal Dynamics, Learning from Cluster and entrepreneurial thinking. EDII aims to channelize the exuberance and energy of children
Interventions in Developed & Developing Countries, Business Profiling Instrument and youth towards adopting high-achievement competencies by developing their skills,
and Value Chain Analysis, Cluster Diagnostic & Developing a Long Term Vision for the mindset, and confidence to embrace entrepreneurship as a viable career path.
Cluster, Action Plan Preparation, Implementation of Cluster Development
This year, EDII conducted the 44th and 45th Summer Camps on Entrepreneurial Stimulation
Programmes, Developing Business Development Service Market, Establishing for Children. The 44th camp, held during May 4–9, 2025, hosted 95 students from 12 states.
Common Facility Centre (CFC) among other critical domains. Dr. Rajeev Sharma,
The 45th camp was organized during May 24 to 29, 2025 and saw participation from 110
Associate Professor was the Course Director. He appreciated the proactive students from 16 states. Both the camps targeted age group of 12–16 years, thus inspiring
participation of participants in the learning process.
participants to embrace the 'Spirit of Enterprise and Achievement'.

EDII is committed to strengthening the capabilities of professionals from developing Tailored specifically for youths aged 16-22 years, the Institute also conducts National Summer
nations by fostering entrepreneurship, promoting best practices, and accelerating Camps on Entrepreneurial Adventures for youth. The 47th and the 48th Summer Camps were
skill development. conducted during May 12 – 21 & June 1 -10, 2025, at EDII Campus. The camps saw
participation of 133 youths from 14 states, including 1 participant from Quwait.

These specially curated summer camps aim at equipping children and youths with life skills
such as; problem-solving, innovation, teamwork, adaptability and leadership. The curriculum
includes classroom sessions, achiever interactions, field visits and simulation exercises. The
camps offer a unique life perspective to children and youth, thus shaping their behaviour and
responses to various situations and nurturing them into confident and high-achieving
individuals.

Shri Narendra Somani, Chairman and Managing Director, The Grand Bhagwati Group was the Chief
Guest at the Valediction of the 44th Summer Camp on Entrepreneurial Stimulation for Children.
Throwing light on the mandate of the camp, he stated, “These camps are a testament to the fact that
well designed initiatives can shape young minds. They not only impart essential life skills but also
offer a glimpse into the entrepreneurial journey. I am sure each participant will excel in life. My
heartfelt best wishes to each of you.”

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