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under ITEC division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government
of India, thus reaching out to more than 130 developing countries.
Established Entrepreneurship Development Centers in Cambodia,
Lao PDR, Myanmar Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Rwanda.
Facilitated active knowledge exchange through language training
workshops, thus bridging linguistic and cultural gaps in the global
business landscape.
Strengthening bilateral relations between countries and
Governments through multi-dimensional projects.
Developed Emissaries Portal for International Alumni to promote
networking, knowledge, dissemination on entrepreneurship.
Department of International Outreach (DIO) Milestones Recognised as a nodal agency for capacity building programmes,
Milestones
Facilitating developing countries in establishing a robust entrepreneurial eco-system
EDII’s efforts in promoting entrepreneurship at International level have gained firm grounds. The
6 Entrepreneurship Development Centres established in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam,
Uzbekistan and Rwanda are undertaking impact making interventions in deep-rooting
entrepreneurship. Also, EDII's engagement with the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India has Recognised as a nodal agency for conducting capacity
provided it with a platform to expand its international outreach through training and capacity building programmes, under ITEC division of the
building. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, thus
reaching out to more than 130 developing countries.
Objectives:

Facilitate establishment of EDII International Centres (EICs) in developing countries (and
subsequently in selected developed countries) to promote knowledge sharing and
dissemination, creating platforms for learning and practising entrepreneurship among youth,
women, entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs and the society at large. Established Entrepreneurship Development Centers
in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar Vietnam,
Uzbekistan and Rwanda.
Foster enhanced exchange and collaboration between entrepreneurs in India and the host
countries through organized events, workshops, extension programmes and networking
opportunities.

Strengthen G2G partnerships and collaborations, aligning with national priorities and
fostering entrepreneurial mutual growth and development. Facilitated active knowledge exchange through
language training workshops, thus bridging linguistic
and cultural gaps in the global business landscape.
Lead joint research initiatives and projects involving academia, professionals, policymakers,
and entrepreneurs from both India and the host countries to drive innovation, technology
transfer, and knowledge sharing within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Strengthening bilateral relations between countries
and Governments through multi-dimensional
projects.

Developed Emissaries Portal for International
Alumni to promote networking, knowledge,
dissemination on entrepreneurship.

5th December, 2024: (1st row, 9th from L) Shri Viraj Singh, Additional Secretary (DPA-II & IV), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and
(1st row, 7th from R) Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII with ITEC Participants at EDII.
as on March 31, 2025

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