Itanagar, Apr 21: In a strategic push to boost entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth of Arunachal Pradesh, the industries department has launched a weeklong entrepreneurship development programme (EDP) in collaboration with the Ahmedabad-based Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII).
The initiative, inaugurated by state Industries and Skill Development Minister Nyato Dukam, aims to bridge the gap in professional training and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills needed to launch and sustain successful ventures.
Thirty carefully selected participants from 14 districts of the northeastern state are attending the programme, which covers key areas such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, digital tools, and awareness about government schemes.
Addressing the occasion, Dukam emphasised that entrepreneurship is a vital tool for economic growth and job creation, urging participants to fully utilize the expert training.
“Through initiatives like this, we are nurturing local talent and empowering our youth to become job creators instead of job seekers,” he said.
Industries commissioner Saugat Biswas announced that in addition to the EDP, a specialised entrepreneurship growth programme for food processing entrepreneurs is also being planned.
He revealed that a tripartite agreement is being signed with EDII for long-term collaboration, with EDP certificates helping participants gain easier access to loans from banks and financial institutions.
Hetal Pathak from EDII outlined that the programme will be interactive and assignment-based, ensuring practical learning. Participants, many of whom are women and current small business owners, expressed gratitude to the department for sponsoring their training.
The event was also attended by senior officials including industries director Gyabo Pertin, deputy director Goli Angu, and faculty from EDII such as Dr Bhaskar Jyoti Saud, Dr Abul K Azad, and Dr Hetal Pathak, among others.
