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WeAct (the Chambers of Commerce for Women)
Supported by Accenture
Reached over 300 participants to build their capacities and skills.
On July 3, the Accenture team visited EDII SRO to conduct the Unnati Mentorship
Workshop, now expanded to include men and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.
On June 4–5, 2025, 6 WeAct entrepreneurs participated in a corporate exhibition
at Mphasis; earned over Rs. 65,000.
On 12th June 2025, four rural WeAct enterprises participated in a sustainable
product showcase at General Electric's John F. Welch Technology Center in
Bengaluru, generating Rs. 48,000 in sales.
Celebrating The Umpteen Benefits that Swathing the North-Eastern Region in the Essence
MSMEs Bring of Entrepreneurship
...MSME Day 2025
The North Eastern Region (NER) of the country possesses huge potential in terms of
To endorse the significance of MSMEs in countless ways, EDII observed the 25th MSME untapped natural resources, cultural diversity, strategic geographical location and human
Day on June 27 2025, by organizing 'MSME Talk' on its campus. The MSME Talk was resource potential. Although the NER is primarily agrarian, it has considerable
delivered by Shri R.D. Barhat, Joint Commissioner of Industries, Government of Gujarat, on entrepreneurship potential in manufacturing and services sectors. Further, with the
the theme - 'Treading a Sustainable Growth Path for MSMEs Amidst Changing Business increasing government support, growing investors' interest, start-up and incubation
Dynamics.' Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII also expressed his views on the occasion. support, the future of entrepreneurship looks bright in the North-eastern region of the
country. Joining the mission of entrepreneurship development, over the last three-decade,
EDII's North East Regional office has been contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of
NER by offering Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, skill development
programmes, capacity-building initiatives, hand holding and mentoring to entrepreneurs,
with support from central/state governments and Corporates under CSR initiatives.

One of the progressive schemes, launched by the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs, Government of India, is the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana
Fifty selected members (PMVDY) , which aims to improve the livelihood of tribal communities
f ro m C l u ste r L eve l
Federations (CLFs) and in India. In Meghalaya, EDII serves as the training and capacity building
partner for 130 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs). EDII conducted
Addressing the gathering, Shri Barhat Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, said, Village Organizations trainings focussed on 'Bookkeeping & Financial Literacy' and 'Capacity
emphasised the pivotal role MSMEs play in “MSMEs are much more than just economic (VOs) across Tripura Building for VDVK Management' for VDVKs across 10 districts of
India's economy. He said “Sustainable growth units, they represent innovation, resilience p a r t i c i p a t e d i n a n Meghalaya. These programmes were designed to enhance financial
for MSMEs, must be inclusive, responsible and self-reliance for millions across India. At e x p o s u r e v i s i t , a n and managerial skills of the VDVK members. 415 beneficiaries have
and innovation-driven. By embracing EDII, our focus is on strengthening this vital initiative under the Micro been trained through 14 capacity building training programme.
adaptability, innovation, and strategic policy backbone by equipping entrepreneurs with Enterprise Development
support, MSMEs can secure their future and the right skills, tools and mindset for Programme (MEDP). Northeast India, the treasure trove of entrepreneurial possibilities is
drive India's development agenda.” sustainable growth.” gradually unleashing itself and EDII is excited about handholding it in
the process.

On the world MSME Day, EDII also launched a capacity building programme titled
'Sensitization & Capacity Building of Women & SC/ ST led MSMEs' in Palghar, Maharashtra
under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme. The initiative
was supported by Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited
(MSSIDC). Following this was another programme on the same lines, which was conducted
on July 24, 2025, in Palghar. Across both programmes, 100 existing women entrepreneurs
& SC/ST led entrepreneurs were addressed and trained.

EDII continues to strengthen India's entrepreneurial ecosystem through capacity-building,
innovation and inclusive development strategies. The Institute remains committed to
empowering MSMEs and contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit
Bharat 2047.

During September 2024 to March 2025, EDII conducted EDII is implementing Micro & Small
more than 2,278 training programmes across the Enterprises – Cluster Development
country, reaching out to over one lakh entrepreneurs Programme (MSE-CDP) scheme to set
under the Entrepreneurship Skill Development up Common Facility Centres (CFCs) in
Programme (ESDP) supported by Ministry of Micro, Participants of the Training on Bookkeeping & Financial Literacy under the Pradhan Mantri Van
key industry clusters across Gujarat.
Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India. Dhan Yojna (PMVDY) held at Sohphoh VDVK, Thadlaskein Block, West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.

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