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Centres Centres
Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship
The Centre will promote rural entrepreneurship by organizing entrepreneurship development
programmes in rural areas; supporting/engaging with funding/promotional/other stakeholders
interested in promoting rural entrepreneurship and promoting understanding/insights based on
the Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) and other programmes being
implemented by EDII in this space.
Primary Activities
Carry out need assessment-cum-feasibility exercise to determine ways in which the
prospective/existing rural entrepreneurs require to be reached out and supported.
Organize entrepreneurship development work at the ground level.
Undertake cluster development to foster growth, technology infusion, linkages and
diversification of existing enterprises.
Leverage Self Help Groups to extend assistance to women.
Organize programmes to share experiences with regulatory, promotional, domain-
specific agencies, state govt. agencies and credit institutions to further streamline
activities.
Centre for Skill Development (CSD)
The Centre will be aligned with India's Skill Development Mission to enhance employability and
promote entrepreneurship. CSD aims to create a more skilled, innovative and competitive society
by focusing on skill development across trades and sectors; entrepreneurship and community
empowerment.
Primary Activities
· Conduct skill development programmes and workshops on market-relevant
competencies.
· Connect participants with experienced professionals for guidance, support, and industry
insights.
· Offer business incubation and counselling support
· Promote skill development and entrepreneurship within the community, targeting
schools, colleges, and local organizations.
· Incorporate digital tools and technologies in training programmes, such as simulation
software and project management tools, to enhance practical learning.
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Centre for Temple Based Economy
The Centre will assess the growth potential for selected temple economies and formulate
strategy and action plan for harnessing such potential. It will seek to promote economic growth
by catalyzing new enterprises, expanding existing enterprises, promoting employment, skill
development and such related tasks to ensure sustainable development of temple towns. The
Centre will also emphasize on upgrading temple administrative mechanisms.
Primary Activities
· Undertake studies addressed at both integrated development as well as specific aspect
development of selected temple towns in India.
· Gather baseline data in respect of selected temple towns.
· Become a repository of knowledge products on temple towns in India.
· Showcase the economic and cultural impact of the temple towns.
· Undertake Capacity Building of the stakeholders in the temple town.
· Assisting the temple towns through project management services to launch a range of
projects meant to accelerate growth and development.
Centre for Foreign Languages and Business Practices
The Centre for Foreign Languages and Business Practices will design and offer programmes
focused on imparting multiple language skills interconnected with business communication;
facilitating business collaborations, new enterprise creation and technology adoption. It will
empower entrepreneurs and stakeholders with essential language skills, cultural insights, values
and business-oriented communication, in languages, including; English, Mandarin, Japanese,
Spanish, French, German etc, in addition to imparting impart region-specific business-related
knowledge, skills & attitude for growth and development.
Primary Activities
3-month capsule courses on language and business communication essentials.
Workshops on viable business opportunities & ideas, popular in the selected country.
Country-specific export workshops:
Tie-ups with important associations and chambers in the targeted foreign countries.
Exchange visits of entrepreneurs for hands-on learning, followed up by startup workshops.
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