EDII has been working in the area of MSME growth and competitiveness for almost 40 years now. The issue of sustainability and growth have always been the pain points for MSMEs. MSMEs are often hard pressed for resources and hence reel away, several times, in the absence of protectionism, thus unable to survive competition.

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Former EDII Governing Board Member & Former Secretary, Ministry of MSME, GoI, Shri A. K. Sharma assumes charge as Cabinet Minister for Urban Development & Energy, UP. EDII’s President, Shri Rakesh Sharma, the Governing Board & EDII family heartily congratulates Shri A. K. Sharma & wishes him the best for an illustrious political career.

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General-EDII briefing Shri Jagdish Panchal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Industries, Gujarat, on how EDII is playing a role in perking the Industrial scenario in the State and the Country.

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General-EDII briefing Shri Jagdish Panchal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Industries, Gujarat, on how EDII is playing a role in perking the Industrial scenario in the State and the Country.

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and EDII organised a two-day summit (29th & 30th March) witnessing brainstorming sessions and panel discussions on the enhancements, challenges and growth opportunities in the MSME sector. Speakers and experts from India, Singapore, Peru, Lao PDR, Rwanda, Myanmar, Russia, Uzbekistan, Spain and Iran, shared their experiences at the summit.

On 17th Feb, 2022, EDII signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bihar Government’s Department of Industries to promote entrepreneurship in the state.

At a time when the academic fraternity is endorsing entrepreneurship as a potent career option, EDII, in association with several prominent universities is actively promoting innovations and connecting students with entrepreneurship. On this line, a 5-day training programme was organized by EDII for 24 professors of five universities from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh.

Sustainability and growth of MSMEs can well be ascertained by addressing them in clusters on issues concerning technology, skills, market linkages, networking, access to capital, etc. One of the favourable ways to impart scalability to enterprises in a cluster is to ensure developed industrial and social infrastructure.

Slow pace of development in rural India has been a matter of concern for years now. The reasons for the abysmal conditions of agricultural wage earners, small farmers and non-agricultural laborers are many; primary ones being their small land holdings, poor education, almost negligible access to resources, lack of awareness, less achievement motivation among several more.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs from the Grassroots to Global. At a time when women entrepreneurs are proving their mettle as entrepreneurs. International Conference on ‘Empowering Women Entrepreneurs from the Grassroots to Global was just apt to impart all the necessary push to their entrepreneurial spirit.

Revitalizing and rehabilitating economies through entrepreneurship development has proved to be a tactical development strategy. Micro Entrepreneurship and Skill Development programmes have brought about pervasive changes on the landscape of rural India. EDII has been contributing significantly to enhancing the entrepreneurial and skill levels of rural populace.

HCL Uday is HCL Technologies’ community development programme that aims at creating ‘green, clean and empowered societies.’ EDII and HCL Uday have joined hands to float the project HCL SATTVA with the aim of providing employment and livelihood opportunities to women,

Cottage and rural enterprises are important for economic growth. The sector is significant in terms of the employment it creates, the use of natural resources it facilitates, and the non-farm activities it generates.

The Indian handloom industry is one of the finest identities of the country, representing the country’s rich culture and heritage to the world. With its wide presence in the formal and the informal sectors, millions of people depend on it for a living.

Women Entrepreneurs- Access Connect Transform (WeAct) is a one-stop platform for rural women entrepreneurs that provides them with handholding assistance to render their business competitive and sustainable.

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), the sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY NRLM) is being implemented with the objective of helping members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) to setup small enterprises in rural area under non-farm sector.

India is at a highly advantageous position today with an increasing number of startups, year after year. Accent on innovation has increased and hearteningly, most entrepreneurs are embracing this change.

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