Department of Government Projects (DGP)

An acknowledged centre for undertaking projects with Central and State Governments

The Institute is extensively involved in Central and State government-sponsored projects, focusing on micro-enterprise development, skill development, livelihoods and overall growth of the MSME sector. Government project development and execution is one of the core areas of the Institute with focus on.

An acknowledged centre for undertaking projects with Central and State Government for economic and entrepreneurial transformations

14632 +

Artisans Trained

32990 +

Women trained (Programmes exclusive for Women)

946 +

Trainees from disadvantaged sections (SC/ST/Differently Abled & Tribal)

127958 +

Capacity Building (Potential / Existing Entrepreneurs)

Objectives

Develop socially relevant and innovative programmes and interventions in alignment with various government interventions and schemes in convergence with local requirements.

Converge national and governmental priorities with societal needs to bring economic empowerment through entrepreneurship development activities.

Design affordable developmental models and frameworks to create livelihoods at the bottom of the pyramid.

Formulate and implement interventions aimed at bringing inclusivity by empowering priority segments of society such as the poor, youth, farmers, and women.

Promote sustainable enterprises and startups towards contributing to regional balance and thus help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Landmarks

Youth Entrepreneurship

  • Promoting youth entrepreneurship under Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana in Uttarakhand. 16,886 youths trained/sensitized and 370 enterprises created.
  • Implementing the Goa Udyamita Yojana, supported by the Government of Goa. Completed one year of intervention.

Empowering Artisans

More than 33,800 artisans across 33 districts of Gujarat sensitised; 21,000 artisans underwent advanced training, generating sales worth Rs.55.69 Crores post training, under Hastkala Setu Yojana supported by Commissionerate of Cottage & Rural Industries, Govt. of Gujarat.

Rural Development

More than 93,000 enterprises promoted in 82 blocks across 15 States under the largest ever ‘Startup Village Entrepreneurship Programme’ (SVEP) sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

Curating Pilot Projects

Responding to specific needs and requirements, curating and offering pilot projects, with the inherent strength of replication, adaptation and implementation, thus promoting inclusive entrepreneurship.

Inclusive Livelihood Promotion

Undertaking integrated new enterprise creation and livelihood Projects for underprivileged communities, differently abled, marginalized and disadvantaged social groups.

Core Activities