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Mizoram already stands out for its rich handicrafts & handlooms; agriculture; Ek Ped MAA Ke Naam 2.0
bamboo products industry; MSMEs, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, education sectors. National Handloom Day
With the right entrepreneurial push, these areas can be converted into thriving
enterprises. Equally promising is the growing base of ambitious youth and women in
the state who are eager to innovate but need the right guidance, training and support.
EDII looks forward to especially focusing on youths and women, in addition to MSMEs
to create a wholesome entrepreneurial economy in Mizoram.

“Mizoram economy, with its unique resources is extraordinary, and it indeed should
be closely aligned with the national priorities of entrepreneurship & start up
promotion. While the State machinery is highly supportive, the people are also
equally cooperative, willing to learn and explore. I am sure this initiative would lead
to worthwhile results.”
- Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII

August 7, 2025: Under the Project HandMade in India (HMI), supported by HSBC, the Bhuj
The establishment of MEDI marks the beginning of a new chapter in Mizoram’s team celebrated the 11th National Handloom Day. The programme was graced by 132
development pathway combining its unique strengths with entrepreneurial innovation. weavers, government officials, District Development Manager (DDM) – National Bank for
Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), District Level Manager (DLM) – National
Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), City Manager – National Urban Livelihoods Mission
(NULM), Padma Shri Gafur Khatri and representatives of the Kutch Weavers' Association.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives in Puducherry

EDII team interacted with Shri. K. Kailashnathan,
IAS (Rtd.), Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry to August 7, 2025: EDII marked the 11th National Handloom Day by bringing together
discuss implementation of Entrepreneurship artisans, innovators and design leaders to reimagine Indian handlooms for a global
related initiatives in Puducherry. audience. The exhibition showcased a vibrant tapestry of indigenous crafts ranging from

Kolhapuri chappals and Channapatna toys to Badarwas jackets and Dahod pottery,
The team also had discussions with Shri A. reflecting the cultural richness and regional diversity of India’s handmade heritage. In a
Vikranthraja, Secretary-cum-Director, Industries thought-provoking discussion with international participants of ongoing ITEC
and Commerce, Government of Puducherry. The programmes, Distinguished Speaker, (Centre) Mr. Rohit Swarup, Founder & MD of
EDII Team was represented by Mr. Nikhilesh Desai;
Mr. Samit Kumar and Dr. Ananthavalli Ramesh. Designversity, along with (Left) Dr. Etinder Pal Singh, Professor, EDII and (Right) Dr. Piyush
Sinha, Senior Professor, EDII, addressed. Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Associate Professor, EDII is
also associated in cluster development.

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