The Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (DUY) supported by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand and implemented by EDII, aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Uttarakhand. As an implementing partner, EDII is actively promoting entrepreneurship in the region by providing training, mentoring and handholding support to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, since its launch in 2023.
Apart from trainings, capacity-building to ensure new product development and new venture creation, EDII is extending its support and promoting products developed by DUY trained entrepreneurs. This commitment was prominently reflected during the Rajat Jayanti celebrations on 9th November 2025, which witnessed an inspiring display of youth-led innovation. 11 entrepreneurs trained under the DUY showcased their products at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun. The event became a moment of great pride for the state as Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited the exhibition and personally reviewed the stalls. The products developed under the DUY were displayed within the Higher Education Department’s stall. The display featured traditional Aipan art, herbal honey, innovative nettle tea and technology-led solutions under startup Namaste Sarthi. Together these highlighted the evolving entrepreneurial spirit among the youth of Uttarakhand.
Shri Shailesh Bagauli, IAS, Secretary to Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Uttarakhand, appreciated DUY stall and commended students efforts. He complimented the blend of tradition, innovation and sustainability demonstrated through the display of products. The products stood for rigorous mentorship, skill development and continuous support provided under the DUY.
Shri Shailesh Bagauli, IAS, Secretary to Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Uttarakhand and Dr. Deepak Pandey, Assistant Director, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Uttarakhand visited DUY’s display stall and appreciated EDII’s efforts in promoting entrepreneurship within the state.