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Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Sustainable This Entrepreneurship Development Programme reflects the EDII and Arunachal
government's commitment to building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Arunachal
Growth in North-Eastern Region Pradesh, aligned with the broader vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

Additionally, a three-day Entrepreneurship Growth Programme (EGP) was held during
North-Eastern Region is witnessing a dynamic shift in its entrepreneurial landscape, with April 23rd to 25th, 2025, at D.K. Convention Hall, Itanagar with the support of Department
concerted efforts underway to provide holistic and robust support to the startup ecosystem. of Industries, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. 30 existing entrepreneurs attended the
The Region aims to drive large-scale innovation that generates employment and creates a programme.
positive impact across the state. Today, North-Eastern Region's youth is motivated to
explore their entrepreneurial capability. In support of this, EDII is nurturing entrepreneurial
culture in the state by developing skills, knowledge and mindsets.

As a significant step towards fostering entrepreneurship and self-reliance in Arunachal
Pradesh, an Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) was held during April 21st to
25th, 2025 at Itanagar. The programme was supported by the Department of Industries,
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh and organized by the EDII. Shri Nyato Dokum, Hon'ble Minister
of Industries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, inaugurated the event. Government
officials and entrepreneurs also attended the programme.

The EDP empowered 30 selected aspiring entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential
skills and knowledge to launch and sustain their business. Participants received training in
key areas such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies,
government schemes and the use of digital tools for entrepreneurship.
The third phase of the Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programme (MSDP), supported by
the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), has commenced in three blocks of Tripura:
Rupaichari (South Tripura), Nalchar (Sepahijila), and Jubarajnagar (North Tripura). The 15-day
residential Capacity Building & Certification Programme for 30 CRP-EPs from these blocks has
been successfully completed.

In his inaugural address, Hon'ble Minister highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship
in driving economic growth and job creation in the state. “Arunachal Pradesh has vast
potential in sectors like tourism, agriculture, handicrafts, and agro-based industries.
Through initiatives like the EDP, we are not just nurturing local talent but empowering our
youth to become job creators instead of job seekers,” he stated. In his speech he also
acknowledged EDII for organizing such programme.

Shri Saugat Biswas, Commissioner (Industries), also gave a keynote address and encouraged
the participants to leverage the training and take full advantage of various government In Meghalaya, EDII serves as the training and capacity building partner for 130 Van Dhan Vikas
schemes supporting startups and MSMES. He acknowledged Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director Kendras (VDVKs). Recently, EDII conducted a training programme on 'Capacity Building for
VDVK Management' across four VDVKs in the Ri Bhoi district. The training aimed to apprise the
General, EDII for extending all his support in organizing this programme for the first time in
Arunachal Pradesh. He foresaw a longer association with EDII for more intense and members on the management and the functionality of the VDVK.
profound interventions in the state to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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