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“Goa, with its unique blend of culture, creativity, and commerce,
is fast emerging as one of the most progressive states. The EDII-
Goa Centre, along with the EDC Ltd., is playing a vital role in
fostering entrepreneurial spirit across all sections of society,
which is essential for achieving balanced and holistic growth.
Entrepreneurship is fast becoming a preferred career option,
especially among youth, and that is encouraging.”

Shri Suneel Anchipaka, IAS
Secretary (Industries), Goa

“As EDII marks 43 years of fostering entrepreneurial spirit, we feel
happy to witness how mindsets have got transformed into
accepting that entrepreneurs are not just born, but they can be
developed too, through well-conceived training interventions
Dr. Pramod Sawant ji addressing virtually, complimented Gujarat for its unique growth model
and counselling. EDII has always sought to promote inclusive
and credited EDII for propagating Entrepreneurship in the country and outside. Hon'ble Chief growth on the premise of entrepreneurship, and it is great to see
Minister said, “Today India is pacing fast on the path of becoming a foremost startup nation
under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, and in this, EDII is how this vision is getting realized.”
significantly contributing. Goa looks forward to erecting a strong start-up oriented ecosystem Dr. Sunil Shukla
that can walk hand in hand with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Viksit Gujarat', seeking to Director General, EDII
accomplish the mandate of Viksit Goa.” The Chief Minister also referred to the notable work
being done by the EDII – Goa Centre for promoting Entrepreneurship (inaugurated on 12th
March 2024), which he mentioned was set up by EDII after he had initiated this need through
a letter to Shri Bhupendra Patel ji, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat. Greetings and wishes...

“Entrepreneurship has come far; it is hailed as a powerful tool for socio-
economic growth. The vision of Viksit Bharat is based on the pillars of
entrepreneurship, skill development, technology, innovations and
expanding markets. I commend EDII for envisioning growth on these factors,
decades ago. Entrepreneurship and Skill Development will always be in need
as it will continue to open the path of sustained growth for the country.”

Dr. Piruz Khambatta
Chairman - Rasna Group & Honorary Consul General, South Korea(Gujarat)

“EDII has been playing a key role in employing entrepreneurship to upgrade
and uplift people from all sections of people. IDBI is glad to be associated with
EDII and making a contribution to developing India on the cornerstones of
entrepreneurship and innovations.”

Shri Dinesh Singh Rawat
Chief General Manager & Zonal Head (Ahmedabad Zone),
IDBI Bank Limited, Ahmedabad and Governing Board Member, EDII.

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