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They Speak… Innovation, Inclusion and Enterprise for

Scientists and Technologists
“It was a pleasure for me to witness this camp and be a part of it as a resource
person. I got introduced to a new mode of curriculum and teaching which
facilitates holistic development of children. I realized how it is important to ...National Training Programme on
create an environment that lets children experiment with their thoughts,
ideas, and creativity. I will ensure that this knowledge gets imbibed in more Entrepreneurship
and more children year after year.”
- Dr. Preeti Raina - Post Graduate Teacher (Physics), PM SHRI Kendriya National Training Programme on Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Technologists,
Vidyalaya Chhatarpur supported by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India is especially designed
by EDII to sensitize scientists and technologists on the significance of commercializing
“I never knew I had so much of potential in me. The way I was speaking in technological solutions to create sustainable ventures, thus promoting inclusive growth.
sessions was a surprise for me as well. I learnt about my own strengths and The success of the first programme in 2011, led to its replication year after year.
weaknesses, and I am all set to move ahead with confidence, clarity and
awareness.”
- Navya Singh, Student of Class XI, PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhopal
Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director
“Entrepreneurial traits of risk-taking, creative thinking, conflict management, General, EDII, interacting
effective communication, teamwork and managing one’s emotions etc. are with participants of the
important at every stage of life for professionals in any field. I am taking great 19th National Training
learning home with me.” P r o g r a m m e o n
- Abhiram G, Student of Class XI, Kendriya Vidyalaya Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur E n t re p re n e u rs h i p :
Innovation, Inclusion
and Enterprise.

The 19th National Training Programme on Entrepreneurship: Innovation, Inclusion and
Enterprise for Scientists and Technologists working with the Government sector was
conducted during December 8 to 12, 2025. The programme focused on bridging the gap
between technological solutions and enterprise creation. With the completion of the 19th
100 3228 2100 23 programme, EDII has trained a cumulative 401 scientists and technologists through 19
camps children youths states/UTs national programmes for entrepreneurship education and training.
46 47 49 50 This five-day programme saw the participation of 18 scientists and technologists from

Summer Camp on Summer Camp on Summer Camp on Summer Camp on eight states, including; Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh,
Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial Maharashtra, Rajasthan and West Bengal. As tangible outcomes of the programme, the
S mula on for Children S mula on for Children Adventures for Youth Adventures for Youth
MAY MAY JUNE JUNE participants acknowledged having gained knowledge on technology-based
3 to 8, 2026 24 to 29, 2026 11 to 20, 2026 01 to 10, 2026 entrepreneurship, developed collaborative linkages with national and international
institutions in the sector and imbibed expertise of basic and applied research as well as
real-world entrepreneurial experiences.
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“The curriculum of the programme is very well curated to include
information on entrepreneurship, innovation, government schemes &
policies, social inclusion and the overall start-up ecosystem. Full of
Enquiries may be Dr. Pankaj Bhar E-mail : pbhar @ediindia.org learning, these days at EDII acquainted us perfectly with the concepts
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and dynamics of entrepreneurship.”
- Dr. M. V. Judy, Professor & Head of the Department of Computer Applications at
Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kerala.
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