The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (SJE), Govt. of Gujarat had appointed EDII as its PMU to implement DAKSH project in the entire State of Gujarat. In all, 3320 beneficiaries were trained during the financial year to ensure skill up-gradation and entrepreneurial competencies, leading to new venture creation. The project focused on Up-skilling/ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); Short Term Courses (with focus on self-employment); Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP) and Long Term Courses.
85 programmes were conducted
3330 participants have been trained, with setting up of 802 businesses in the areas of Apparel, Technology, Handicraft, Food Processing, Readymade Garments and IT Services.
1589 participants were got the job placement after attending these programmes.