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Mizoram Entrepreneurship Development

Institute (MEDI)

...Mizoram’s Own Entrepreneurship Development Institute, on its Way Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director
General, EDII, explaining the
Entrepreneurship has become as one of the most powerful engines for growth and self- nitty - gritty of Mata Ni
reliance in India and beyond. From harnessing local resources to empowering youth and Pachhedi Craft to Hon’ble
women, entrepreneurship is transforming the nation. Mizoram, with its rich natural Governor of Mizoram,
resources and talented populace, is now gearing up for a major step in this direction with General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar
Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM
the setting up of the Mizoram Entrepreneurship Development Institute (MEDI).
(Retd.). While GI tagging has
been facilitated for this
A delegation led by Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII visited Mizoram on 17 & 18 craft,EDII has also mentored
September 2025 to take forward advanced discussions on the establishment of Mizoram and trained the artisans
Entrepreneurship Development Institute (MEDI). The proposed Institute would work associated with the craft.
towards propagating entrepreneurship in the state by catering to training, skill
development and hand-holding support.

The idea also received a strong push from Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Laldohoma,
During the visit, Dr. Shukla interacted with Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr.)
Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.); Shri Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy, IAS, who acknowledged the huge potential of the project and ensured its quick
Director, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Mizoram and implementation.
several senior state officials.

(Centre) Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII and Team in interaction with (3rd from R) Hon’ble Chief
Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, along with senior officials of the Institute with (Centre) Minister of Mizoram, Shri Laldohoma in Chief Minister’s Office in Aizawl. Also present in the discussions were
Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.) (L-R) Shri Vanlaldina Fanai, Commissioner & Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mizoram and Smt. R. Lalrodingi,
Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister, Mizoram.

“The State prides on its resource reserve and these hold the capability of being
converted into progressive enterprises. All I seek is that the resources must get “The State abounds in diverse resources. Industry, agriculture, sericulture, food
harnessed but without affecting the ecology and the environment. Tourism processing and even MSME growth & development, are some of the sectors, which if
especially holds huge potential and scope of entrepreneurial innovations and tapped could open up plentiful opportunities. Training, counselling and incubation of
progress. Concepts of homestays such as Mizohuts can be explored, which I am ideas could go a long way in tapping the right resources to build a trail of
sure would be hugely preferred by tourists. I see this initiative as highly rewarding.” entrepreneurial successes. We look forward to EDII’s support in achieving this dream
of setting up MEDI. A special Coordination Committee will be formed and various
- Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, State Departments would be brought together to place this initiative on fast track.”
YSM (Retd.) - Shri Laldohoma, Hon’ble Chief Minister

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