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COLLABORATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS 2025-26
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 EDII is committed to wide-spreading entrepreneurship nationally and internationally. Given this, the
the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) and other programmes being Institute branched out with meaningful associations and collaborations to ensure that
implemented by EDII in this space. entrepreneurship development activities reached across sections of people and the SME sectors.

Primary Activities The year 2025-26 witnessed 17 collaborations with the State and National Governments,
Carry out need assessment-cum-feasibility exercise to determine ways in which the Departments & Ministries, Educational Institutions and Corporates. These are with:
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. Green Energy Transition Research Institute (GETRI), under the Department of Energy
Leverage Self Help Groups to extend assistance to women. Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat
Organize programmes to share experiences with regulatory, promotional, domain- Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST)
specific agencies, state govt. agencies and credit institutions to further streamline
activities. Technical Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand

Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ)

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara, Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Livelihood Mission (ANIRLM)

Skill Development Goa State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM)

The Centre will be aligned with India's Skill Development Mission to enhance employability and Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation (PIPDIC)
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 Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)
empowerment.
Indian Schools Oman

Primary Activities
HC Consultants Sdn. Bhd. and IMS Asia Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
· Conduct skill development programmes and workshops on market-relevant
competencies. Acharya Institutes, Bengaluru

· Connect participants with experienced professionals for guidance, support, and industry
insights. International Crops Research Institute
· Offer business incubation and counselling support
Landstack, the Secretariat of the India Land and Development Conference (ILDC)
· Promote skill development and entrepreneurship within the community, targeting
schools, colleges, and local organizations. Subhash Chandra Foundation University
· Incorporate digital tools and technologies in training programmes, such as simulation
software and project management tools, to enhance practical learning. National Finance Academy (NFA), Ethiopia

Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Business School (JSBS), Mumbai

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