Central Regional Office: Bhopal

Women’s Safety Audit, Indore

Sponsor

National Commission for Women (NCW)

Specific areas being covered

Indore

Duration

2023-2024 (ongoing)

Objective

  • To evaluate the safety levels experienced by women in public and workspaces within the city. The audit aims to identify effective measures and areas needing improvement to enhance the perception of public spaces as safe spaces. The insights gathered from this process will enable the preparation of a comprehensive Women’s Security Scorecard for Indore City.

Sameeksha SCM Assessment Studies

Sponsor

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Specific areas being covered

Jabalpur, Ujjain

Duration

2023-2024 (ongoing)

Objective

  • The primary objective is to evaluate Smart City’s Incubation Centre in Jabalpur. This involve engaging in direct interactions with stakeholders, including incubatees, mentors, and management. The evaluation will focus on assessing the performance and progress of the start-up ventures associated with the Incubation Centre, specifically within the framework of the Smart Cities Mission Assessment Study. This will provide a detailed understanding of the centre’s impact on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Jabalpur.

Unnati: Empowering Women for Self-Reliant India

Sponsor

National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Gadarwara

Specific areas being covered

Narsinghpur

Duration

2025-2026 (ongoing)

Objective

  • The project aims to empower women socially and economically by identifying the skill gap of women nearing the village of NTPC Gadarwara and changing their mindset to become entrepreneurs. Educate them on entrepreneurial and managerial skills to run an enterprise. Creating sustainable employment and income-generating activity through the Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programme.

  • The Sustainable Livelihood Generation Project aims to empower Women Self-Help Groups (SHGS) members near NTPC Gadarwara, Narsinghpur, MP, by establishing a manufacturing unit for Stitching & Bag Manufacturing. Stitching & Bag Manufacturing and Capacity Building of members for Sabai Grass Products(Handicrafts).

Skill Gap Study in and around selected tourist places of Madhya Pradesh

Sponsor

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board MPTB

Specific areas being covered

Shivpuri, Chanderi, Orchha, Khajuraho, Panna, Chitrakoot, Maihar, Mukundpur, Maheshwar, mkareshwar, Mandu, Bagh, Choral, Hanuawantia

Duration

January 2022 Onwards (Ongoing)

Objective

  • Conduct a comprehensive study involving primary data collection, secondary data analysis, focussed group discussions, and targeted questionnaire, development, leading to the compilation of a database of hospitality training institutes, assessing current and future workforce requirements, and preparing a final report with recommendations, which will be reviewed and approved by the MPTB
    Impact
  • Identification of SkillShortages
  • Upskilling Requirement
  • Training Road Map forEmployment
  • Industry Analysis
  • Self-Employment Feasibility
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Youth Aspiration Mapping

Impact

  • Identification of SkillShortages
  • Upskilling Requirement
  • Training Road Map forEmployment
  • Industry Analysis
  • Self-Employment Feasibility
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
  • Youth Aspiration Mapping

Baseline Survey in 50 tourist destinations under STDW

Sponsor

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board MPTB

Specific areas being covered

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board MPTB

Duration

July 2022 Onwards (Ongoing)

Objective

  • The objective of the Baseline study is to establish baseline values for project performance indicators, paving the way for the intended growth of the project and its stakeholders in terms of their improvement and involvement in the project and knowledge base through the active participation of communities. The baseline will help to design the communication and capacity-building plan. The baseline will also help quantify benefits and estimate the degree to which such changes can be attributed to project performance interventions, which will be assessed during the mid and end of the project

Micro-Enterprise Development Program [MEDP] Under SUMVRUDHHI-GIZ Project

Sponsor

GIZ

Specific areas being covered

Khandwa (M.P.), Guna (M.P.)

Duration

May 2023 to Mar 2024

Objective

  • Exposing participants to micro-entrepreneurship opportunities.
  • Equipping mentors with skills to transform ideas into commercial products.
  • Inspiring mentors to become community resource persons.
  • Engaging mentors in idea generation and resource mobilization and Preparing mentors to counsel and guide potential entrepreneurs.

Impact

  • Enhanced mentor competencies in micro-enterprise development.
  • Increased number of successful micro-enterprises.
  • Stronger community support networks.
  • Improved local economies through new business activities.
  • Sustainable mentor-entrepreneur relationships.

Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP)

Sponsor

National Commission for Women (NCW)

Specific areas being covered

Ujjain, Bhopal, Khandwa, Indore, Neemuch

Duration

May 2023 to Mar 2024

Objective

  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) partnered to conduct Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) in 100 cities (5 in Madhya Pradesh) to equip women with entrepreneurial skills and managerial capabilities. The initiative aimed to support women in the informal sector, marginalized groups, and economically weaker sections, enhancing their access to government schemes and business opportunities.

Impact

  • Promoted entrepreneurship among women through five Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAP) conducted across five districts in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Empowered over 550 women by equipping them with essential entrepreneurial skills and managerial capabilities.

Entrepreneurship Skill Development Program (ESDP)

Sponsor

Ministry of MSME, Govt of India

Specific areas being covered

Bhopal, Raisen, Dewas, Harda, Sehore, Hoshangabad, Ujjain, Indore

Duration

Oct 2023 to Feb 2024

Objective

  • EAP- To identify and motivate representatives of MSMEs, youth, and prospective entrepreneurs to become more proactive and take advantage of government schemes.
  • MDP- A one-week Management Development Programme aims to boost MSME productivity and decision-making. It covers Industrial Management, HR, Marketing, Export Procedures, Financial Management, IT, Digital Marketing, Quality Management, and more.
  • ESDP- A six-week Entrepreneurship -cum-Skill Development Programme focuses on creating new livelihoods and rural enterprises. It offers comprehensive training tailored to specific trades and target groups. Examples include Agro Products, Herbal Cosmetics, Fashion Design, Beautician, artificial jewelry, Food Processing, Leather Goods, Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Carpentry, Electronics Repair, Gem Cutting, IT, and more

Impact

  • EAP- 11 Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP) have been conducted in 05 districts of Madhya Pradesh. These programs set the minds of around 600 youth to pursue careers in business and startups. The programs were focused on providing information on the traits of successful entrepreneurs, Emerging business opportunities, and government financial schemes.
  • MDP- 26 youth participants completed the One-week Management Development Programme (MDP) on Financial Management. They have gained comprehensive knowledge and skills in financial management, which will enhance their ability to make informed financial decisions and improve their business operations.
  • ESDP- Over 130 young participants have completed the six-week Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programme (ESDP) in Fashion Design, Beautician, and Artificial Jewellery. This comprehensive program equipped them with crucial skills in these creative fields and provided in-depth entrepreneurial training, including traits of successful entrepreneurs, emerging business opportunities, government financial schemes, business planning, marketing, and financial management.

DST-Training Programme on Innovation & Entrepreneurship – NSTEDB

Sponsor

NSTEDB, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India

Specific areas being covered

One WEDP at Bhopal, One FEDP at Bhopal

Duration

May to July 2024

Objective

  • WEDP- Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (WEDP) imparted training to S&T graduates and diploma holders in the essentials of conceiving, planning, initiating and launching an enterprise successfully
  • FEDP-Faculty Entrepreneurship Development Programme (FEDP) equipped teachers/trainers with skills and knowledge essential for inculcating entrepreneurial values in students.

Impact

  • WEDP- 25 Participants received in-depth entrepreneurial training. They gained knowledge on the traits of successful entrepreneurs, identifying emerging business opportunities, developing business plans, and marketing and financial management, etc.
  • FEDP- Faculty members from 30 Science & Technology Colleges/Institutes and trainers from organizations engaged in entrepreneurship development completed the Faculty Entrepreneurship Development Programme (FEDP). The programme equipped the participants with necessary skills and knowledge to effectively inculcate entrepreneurial values ​​in students as well as design effective entrepreneurship courses.