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Appreciating the efforts of EDII, Shri Bhushan K. Savaikar, mentioned, “Through this FMDP, Strengthening MSME Capabilities under RAMP
a cadre of educators will be instituted to mentor and support young entrepreneurs. This is EDII is also implementing capacity-building programmes under Raising and Accelerating
a unique initiative and will spark a result-driven movement among the youth of Goa. We
MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative in Goa. The programmes are aimed at extending
all look forward to creating long-lasting benefits.” prudent learning solutions to MSMEs so that they can address their challenges in the

critical areas of management and operations.
Dr. Niyam Marchon, said “Building a strong pool of trained faculty mentors is essential for
developing a vibrant innovation ecosystem across Goa. This programme will build skills,
provide exposure and practical frameworks necessary to guide students of Goa in their
Participants of Business
entrepreneurial journey. We appreciate EDII's expertise in designing programmes that
Management Training on
have valuable depth and relevance.” 'Project Management for
MSMEs', conducted under
Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, said, “Through this first FMDP under MSRY, our the RAMP Programme, held
goal is to create a network of educators who can cultivate entrepreneurial thinking at at Vidya Prabodhini College
multiple levels. EDII is grateful to associate with the Government of Goa in this initiative of Commerce, Education,
towards developing and nurturing mindset of Goa's youth.” Computer & Management,
Vidya Nagar, Goa.
38 faculty members from institutions across Goa attended the Programme and gained
knowledge, tools and practical frameworks required to mentor students and aspiring During the last two months, a series of one-day Business Management Training
entrepreneurs.
Programmes were conducted across Panaji, Bicholim, Cuncolim and Alto Porvorim,
Additionally, three six-day Faculty Mentor Development Programmes were organised covering various themes such as Project Management; Leadership, Team Building and
under MSRY. 98 faculty members from various institutions of Goa participated. Communication Skills; Digital Marketing, Brand Management and Promotion and
Strategic Planning and Decision Making. Collectively, these programmes reached out to
The Programme Director, Dr. Lalit Sharma, Professor, EDII expressed happiness over the over 370 MSME entrepreneurs and business owners.
feedback received by faculty members about gaining knowledge on imparting
entrepreneurship education, training and mentoring support to students. “The impact of the programmes is getting reflected in the entrepreneurial skills getting
developed with more youths stepping forth to explore opportunities and set up own
businesses,” informed Dr. Abdul Razak, In-charge, EDII - Goa Centre.

Participants of First Faculty Mentor Development Programme with the dignitaries.

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