Jayant unveils Entrepreneurship Development Centres

Under “Act First for Northeast” at the Skill Development Conclave 2024

IH News Desk

REGIONAL, October 01, 2024: Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) Jayant Chaudhary unveiled 30 Entrepreneurship Development Centres across the northeastern region at the "Northeast Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Conclave 2024" held at IIM Shillong. The initiative aims to empower youth by fostering entrepreneurial skills and building a sustainable ecosystem through the establishment of 30 EDCs and four Incubation Centres. 

This comprehensive approach combines hard interventions, such as infrastructure development with soft interventions including 90 entrepreneurship awareness programs, 90 entrepreneurship development programmes, 40 faculty development programs and various competitions to inspire innovation. The ultimate goal is to create 900 start-ups across the region. 

During the event, Chaudhary emphasized the significance of the Entrepreneurship Conclave and the potential of the Northeast stating that the region has experienced resurgence over the past decade due to the government's focus on the 'Act Fast for North East and Act First for North East' policy.

 The conclave aimed to foster entrepreneurship and skill development in the northeastern region of India, promoting regional cooperation by aligning state-level initiatives with the Ministry's vision for a strong entrepreneurship and skills ecosystem. The Ministers shared best practices from their respective states and advocated for leveraging the expertise of artisans while aligning their traditional skills with emerging market demands. 

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