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Mr. G. N. Nachiya, Director, Social their life. 24,000 Divyangjan in five years would be
Defence, Gujarat Government, presented empowered by the Centre.
certificate to the participants post
A panel discussion was held and the differently abled
completion of the training and expressed
people who were successful in their respective fields
happiness at the work being done for
shared their experiences. During the seminar, all these
Divyangjan. Shri Nachiya urged the
entrepreneurs and other participants shared their
participants to utilise their training in
experiences with specially-abled persons and gave their
building a promising life and motivating
suggestions to Centre and Gujarat Government on
several others like them to find a direction
An interaction with Divyang Entrepreneurs during a panel discussion. introducing various schemes that will be beneficial for
by setting up their enterprise.
Divyang entrepreneurs.
The programme was well received and the
The event concluded with Shri Manoj Aggarwal ü Imparted learning on different tools and
positive feedback indicates that a viable
emphasizing on the importance of education m e t h o d s t o i d e n t i f y p o t e n t i a l s
mechanism for the country's development
and awareness for inclusive growth of entrepreneurs.
and growth under the framework of
Divyangjan. He expressed conviction about the
ü Trained in documentation and other skills entrepreneurship for the differently abled,
efforts being undertaken towards skill building
required to work with divyangjan would go a long way. Participants admitted
and entrepreneurial strengthening through
that their perspective changed and that
which, he stated, the Divyangjan can be made Hence, around these objectives, the topics that
they were now aware of several new ways “The programme
self-sufficient to break the shackles of gloom to were designed included; Disability and
to forge ahead. changed my perspective and now all I can
enhance their prospects. Sustainable Livelihood, Entrepreneurship
visualise is as to how I can empower divyangjan
Development Process, Business Opportunity Ÿ Seminar on Entrepreneurship
Ÿ Trainers’ Training Programme (TTP) as an entrepreneur. I am completely focussed on
Identification, Soft Skill Development and Skill Development and Skill Building solutions instead of the gaps and lacunae. I thank EDII for
EDII organised 5 day specialised Trainers’ Building. The sessions were a blend of interactive
As a part of centre's activity, a seminar was the support and the updated information provided to us.”
Training Programme during 18-22 January classroom discussions and activity based learning
2021 for the professionals working in the which helped the participants understand the finer held on March 31, 2021 in which NGOs - Dr. Chirag Upadhyay,
disability sector. The programme was attended nuances of entrepreneurship for divyangjan. working for the empowerment of differently J. D. Patel Pragati Foundation
abled, successful specially-abled
by 36 participants from various parts of Gujarat
Dr. Amit Dwivedi, Nodal Officer, CEDA emphasised entrepreneurs took part and exchanged
and they were equipped with entrepreneurship “The management
on the increasing demand of entrepreneurship for
skills, so that they could employ these in the their views. During the seminar, the various of the training was excellent. All the
every section and sector to boost the nation's interventions of the centre were discussed
field to empower persons with disabilities. The sessions were connected to each other and
development. He said, “Each and every individual and that the centre will help them in setting
main objective of this training programme was imparted a clear understanding on our role as
across all segments and sections of society has a
to train the trainers from various organisations new businesses, industrial units and will facilitators. The interactive sessions were really
significant role in fortifying entrepreneurship in give them guidance on available
and develop their entrepreneurship skills. They informative and provided in-depth knowledge on the
his/her unique ways. Through these training opportunities and train them. The centre
were aspects of entrepreneurship needed for the differently
programmes, CEDA will help to facilitate their all- would work for their skill development and abled.”
- Ms. Priti Purohit,
ü explained about entrepreneurship and round development. right skill building, mentoring improve their employment opportunity B. M. Institute of Mental Health,
entrepreneurs. and counselling, they can well be integrated into which would bring in positive changes in Ahmedabad
mainstream social structure.”
ü Trained in entrepreneurship development
process for persons with disabilities.

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