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Chhattisgarh Nurtures Entrepreneurial Inauguration of Micro Enterprise Development

Talent Programme at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya

On January 19, 2026, a Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP) was
Chhattisgarh holds a promising place in terms of promoting entrepreneurship and
innovations. The state sports a remarkable union of institutions, government and inaugurated at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, in association with EDII and
Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi. The event was presided over by Prof. Alok
industries in encouraging entrepreneurship. With the support of the Department of
Chakrawal, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya. The Chief Guest was
Commerce and Industries, Govt. of Chhattisgarh, EDII has set up the Chhattisgarh
Entrepreneurship Development Centre to undertake activities directed at raising Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, Ahmedabad, while the Guest of Honour was
Prof. Neelambari Dave, former Vice-Chancellor of Saurashtra University.
awareness about the discipline and to impart focussed entrepreneurship & skill training
for a higher incidence of New Enterprise Creation. Over the last two months, EDII has
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest, Dr. Sunil Shukla advised students to focus on
implemented a series of sensitisation, awareness and enterprise promotion programmes
entrepreneurship and skill development, emphasising that entrepreneurship
across Chhattisgarh.
requires a different way of thinking and certain unique virtues. The ability to
creatively solve problems and convert solutions into business opportunities, he said,
In a state-wide rigorous entrepreneurship promotion drive, the Institute organized 10
is the essence of successful entrepreneurship.
One- Day Orientation Workshop Entrepreneurship Sensitisation Programmes (OWESP)
were held at different locations in the state, including Mohatara, Bataikela, Jashpur,
Chetba, Dokda and the villages of Balod block. In all, 566 participants were sensitized on
self-employment opportunities, entrepreneurial concepts, income-generating activities
and financial support systems. The sessions encouraged participants to view
entrepreneurship as a viable livelihood option and built their confidence towards
enterprise creation.
Prof. Alok Chakrawal, Vice-
C h a n c e l l o r o f G u r u
Additionally, 9 one-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes were conducted, Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
reaching out to over 551 youth and prospective entrepreneurs across Bilaspur, Jashpur, and Dr. Sunil Shukla,
Balod and Korba. Scaling up, two twelve- day Micro Enterprise Development Programmes Director General, EDII in
(MEDPs) were initiated at Bilaspur from January 19, 2026 with 45 participants in each interaction during the
inauguration of MEDP.
programme. The MEDPs focused on converting entrepreneurial intent into actionable
enterprise plans through structured inputs on business feasibility, financial basics and
enterprise sustainability. The Guest of Honour and former Vice-Chancellor of Saurashtra University, Prof.
Neelambari Dave, called entrepreneurship education an essential requirement in
today’s times. She remarked that Entrepreneurship-based programmes in
universities, are more than just platforms for creating startups; rather, she said,
these instil traits and competencies that are important to excel in any field.

Prof. Alok Chakrawal, Vice-Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya,
mentioned the growing need to impart entrepreneurship training from a young age.
He especially threw light on the importance of financial literacy and appropriate skill
development to bridge the market gap. He added that nearly 12,500 students are
currently enrolled at the university, and if every student focuses on skill
development, unemployment can easily be eliminated.

Prof. Ashwini Kumar Dixit, Registrar, Guru Ghasidas Central University delivered the
vote of thanks, expressing confidence that these initiatives would provide a strong
Participants of the MEDP held at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. foundation for student startups.

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