To promote inclusive entrepreneurship among rural communities, EDII, with the support Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is implementing the Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programmes (MSDPs) in Chikkaballapur, Kolar, and Bangalore Rural (Nelamangala Block), Karnataka. The 3-year project launched in 2023, is designed to equip rural youth and women—particularly from socially and economically disadvantaged groups with employable and entrepreneurship related skills.