Project UNNATI: Empowering Women for Self-Reliant India (Sponsored by NTPC)


EDII, with the support of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) facilitated New Enterprise Creation among women. Under NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility, this 2-year project, initiated in 2023, aims at empowering underprivileged women in the vicinity of NTPC Project locations: Noida & Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh), Singrauli & Gadarwara (Madhya Pradesh) and Sipat (Chhattisgarh). The  project strengthens skills of participating women through appropriate training and handholding support. 150 women trained through Entrepreneurship Development Training Programmes across various locations.

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5 Women-led enterprises were established in Noida, Auraiya, Vindhyachal, Gadarwara and Sipat.

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The enterprises were established in the fields of Food Processing, Stitching and Handicrafts with notable technology adoption.

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These enterprises are generating an approximate turnover of 4-5 Lakhs.