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Catalyzing Entrepreneurship in Uttarakhand

...The Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana

Uttarakhand has been rapidly transforming itself into a strong and self-reliant economy, led
by innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth. The 'Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (DUY)'
launched in September 2023, is an initiative of the Department of Higher Education, Govt.
of Uttarakhand which is being implemented by EDII with the aim to nurture entrepreneurial
mindset and build a robust ecosystem for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, across the
state. As part of this, EDII has been actively conducting activities under DUY to empower the
people and unlock their entrepreneurial potential.
Over the last two months, The DUY team successfully conducted 27 twelve-day
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) at various government colleges in the
state. More than 1215 beneficiaries, in the age group of 18 to 45 years, were selected
through an entrepreneurship mapping test. These EDPs focused on capacity building
through structured training on business model development, financial literacy and
Training of Trainers’ Programme on Promoting Micro Enterprises was conducted during April 21 to budgeting, business registration & compliance, marketing & sales strategies, legal
26, 2025 at EDII Campus. 32 participants attended the programme. The objective of the programme framework, soft skills and networking opportunities. “Each programme provided
was to provide refresher training to all SVEP members placed across the country and to formally mentorship and hands-on guidance to help participants in transitioning from idea to
certify them as Trainers from National Academy of RUDSETI (NAR), in compliance with the advisory
issued by National Rural Livelihoods Mission, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. action,” informed Dr. Amit Kumar Dwivedi, Programme Director.
Additionally, the DUY team undertook several key support activities to strengthen the
entrepreneurial ecosystem among students and aspiring youth including MSME
registration assistance, branding and labelling support, handholding and mentorship, bank
linkages, marketing assistance and product development guidance.

EDII Expands its Infrastructure Facilities

April 2nd, 2025: Bhoomi Poojan
ceremony before commencing
construction of a 100-room
residential hostel. The auspicious
occasion witnessed the presence
of faculty, staff, students and
programme participants.

Enterprises set up by students 965
EDPs attended by students 8721

Patents & Trademark registered 15
Products onboarded at e-commerce platform 25+
Industry Mentors instituted for service 57

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