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Product wall showcasing
t e c h n o l o g i e s a n d
products developed by
students trained under
the project- 'Enterprising
Ladakh'- an initiative of
the Department of
Higher Education, Union
Territory of Ladakh,
being implemented by
EDII

“Entrepreneurship today lies at the heart of India's progress. Across
the country, there is abundance of untapped talent, ideas and
determina on wai ng to be channelled. I am glad that EDII launched
the Udyamita Pakhwada. It will complement the 'Enterprising Ladakh'
ini a ve which is already being implemented by EDII and has reached
over 1500 students. The Udyamita Pakhwada ini a ve will further
nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of people from Ladakh, thus
enabling individuals from all social classes to transform their
aspira ons into enterprises that drive sustainable growth.”
- Shri Kavinder Gupta
Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh

“Ladakh is envisioning growth on the pillars of entrepreneurship, skill
development, technology and innova on. This will very soon open a
path of sustained growth, more so, with youths widely viewing
entrepreneurship as a preferred career.”
- Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS,
Administra ve Secretary (Higher Educa on/School Educa on/
Technical Educa on & Skill Development/Youth Services & Sports),
Administra on of Union Territory of Ladakh

“With the help of EDII, Ladakh has been employing entrepreneurship
as a key tool to upgrade and upli people of the region. Adop on of
entrepreneurship and innova on will no ceably promote self-
reliance and growth among youth”
- Shri Rudra Goud P.T, IAS,
Administra ve Secretary (Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry &
Fisheries/Industries & Commerce including Mining &
Geology/Power Development & New Renewable Energy),
Administra on of Union Territory of Ladakh
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