EDII, in collaboration with the District Skill Development-cum-Employment Office (DSDEO), Keonjhar, and with the funding support of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), Keonjhar, has initiated Project DMF Udyami. This initiative is dedicated to building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem by empowering aspiring entrepreneurs through training and mentorship support.
The last two months have seen significant milestones, with eight new enterprises successfully established under the project. DMF Udyami–trained entrepreneurs also participated in several exhibitions during this period, including Subhadra Shakti, Swadeshi Mela 2026, and Gonasika Mela 2026. These platforms provided valuable market exposure, promoted products to a wider audience, and created networking opportunities for the participants.
Under the project, the capacity-building programmes conducted equipped participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to start and scale their businesses. In the last two months, two three-day Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) were successfully conducted, providing business management insights to 154 new and existing entrepreneurs. Furthermore, six Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) reached out to 305 youth and women, spreading awareness about entrepreneurship and educating them on how government schemes can act as a catalyst for their growth.
Mr. Sachikant Mallick, Senior Project Officer, Eastern Region Office during a meeting with Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha to discuss opportunities for promoting entrepreneurship in Odisha.
A 45-day Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) was conducted to empower 30 women with the hands-on skills and knowledge required to launch their own ventures. To ensure that the community remains informed and engaged, two Sensitization-cum-Awareness meetings were organized for 130 participants. Additionally, a specialized counselling session on Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY) was organized, thus informing 40 participants about the benefits of the yojana.
Through continued training and strategic support, DMF Udyami is paving the way for a vibrant and inclusive and forward-looking society.