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EDII’s work under Project Saksham, supported by Bajaj Finserv, received Advancing Entrepreneurship and
appreciation from Shri Anil Rajbhar, Cabinet Minister, Labour and
Employment, Coordination, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Livelihoods through Corporate
Partnerships

EDII's impact-driven Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in collaboration with
noted corporates focus on empowering women, artisans, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and
marginalized communities by fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing skills and enabling
market access.

Promoting Handloom Excellence
Under the HandMade in India (HMI) initiative supported by
HSBC, EDII hosted a landmark event on February 19, 2026,
bringing together industry leaders, experts, institutional
representatives, designers and artisans. A key highlight of the
programme was the thematic handloom fashion show
'Threads of Heritage', which celebrated the journey of
handloom from tradition to contemporary expressions,
featuring sustainable collections created by weavers from
Bhuj (Gujarat) and Erode (Tamil Nadu). The showcase
unfolded through thematic rounds 'Heritage Hues –
Handloom Revival' and 'The Original Sustainable Fashion'.

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