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Sustainable and Regenerative Paths

for Miners

...The DMF Udyami Project

DMF Udyami Project aims to promote an entrepreneurial ecosystem for enterprise creation
and promotion across 7 mining affected blocks & municipal wards in the Keonjhar District,
Odisha. EDII, in collaboration with District Skill Development-cum-Employment Office
(DSDEO), Keonjhar and with funding support from District Mineral Foundation (DMF),
Keonjhar has initiated the Project. The project is being implemented under the supervision of
Project Director Dr. Amit Kumar Dwivedi, Professor & Director – Department of Government
On March 20, 2026, the Baseline-cum-Sub-Sectoral Study Report for Keonjhar district,
Projects and Mr. C.R. Pattanaik, Advisor & Incharge - Eastern Regional office.
focusing on entrepreneurship development and enterprise creation, was formally
Enterprise creation is being ensured through skilling and training, and it is heartening to note unveiled in the presence of (2nd from R) Dr. Reena Pradhan, IAS, Chief Executive Officer,
that in the last two months, several impactful activities were conducted under the DMF District Mineral Foundation. Also present were (2nd from L) Mr. Pradeep Kumar Pradhan,
Udyami Project, leading to 86 new enterprises getting established. Additionally, 7 Micro Senior Programme Officer, DMF; (L) Mr. Prodash Das, Senior Programme Officer, DMF and
Enterprise Resource Centres have been established across the 7 mining affected blocks to (R) Mr. Sachikant Mallick, Programme Coordinator, DMF Udyami Project.
provide support and guidance to entrepreneurs. The training programmes and workshops
conducted visibly build awareness and enhance skills, particularly of youth, widows and
persons with disabilities (PwDs). Sensitizing the support system is also undertaken for Officials from Uttar Pradesh Khadi & Village Industries Board
maximum results from the project. The last two months witnessed, 2 stakeholders' workshops, (UPKVIB), Lucknow visit EDII
benefiting 100 participants from various departments, community institutions and bankers.
An Induction and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) was also organized for 14
Udyog Mitra & project staff to strengthen their capacity and skills to promote entrepreneurship
effectively. Regular sensitization programmes ensure that an environment conducive to
entrepreneurship keeps appealing to the society at large. In the last two months, while 740
participants were sensitized on entrepreneurship and beneficial government schemes, 230
participants were imparted hardcore entrepreneurship training through 3 focused EDPs.

On March 17, 2026, with the objective of promoting entrepreneurship and creating awareness,
the DMF Udyami Awareness Rath was launched. The Rath travelled across 7 mining-affected
blocks of Keonjhar district, reaching rural areas to educate people about entrepreneurship,
self-employment opportunities, government schemes and financial support.

A Rath to educate people about entrepreneurship
was flagged off in the presence of the (R) Shri
Vishal Singh, IAS, Hon'ble Collector & District
March 17-20, 2026: A four-day Group Management Programme for Office Bearers of Khadi
Magistrate, Keonjhar; (2nd from R) Dr. Reena Institutions was conducted at EDII, with support from Uttar Pradesh Khadi & Village Industries
Pradhan, IAS, Chief Executive Officer, District Board (UPKVIB), Lucknow. The programme was designed to strengthen managerial, strategic and
Mineral Foundation; (2nd from L) Shri Kumar operational capacities of institutional leaders in the Khadi sector, with focus on enhancing the
Nagabhushan, Chief Development Officer-cum-
effectiveness and market competitiveness of Khadi institutions. 12 participants attended the
Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad; (3rd from L) Smt.
programme. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Associate Professor, EDII and Mr. P N
Sudha Oram, District Skill Development & Srivastava, Faculty, EDII - Lucknow regional office.
Employment Officer and (L) Mr. Sachikant Mallick,
Programme Coordinator, DMF Udyami Project.

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