Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today unveiled 30 entrepreneurship development centres (EDCs) across the North East at the “Northeast Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Conclave 2024” at IIM Shillong here.
The conclave marked the launch of a landmark initiative to establish 30 EDCs and four incubation centres (ICs) across the North East, under the MSDE.
The project aims to empower the youth by fostering entrepreneurial skills and building a sustainable ecosystem through 30 EDCs and four ICs. It combines hard interventions, like infrastructure development, with soft interventions such as 90 entrepreneurship awareness programs, 90 entrepreneurship development programs, 40 faculty development programs, and various competitions to inspire innovation. These efforts target the creation of 900 startups across the region.
The event was aimed towards fostering entrepreneurship and skill development in the northeastern region of India. The conclave included promoting regional cooperation by aligning state-level initiatives with the Ministry’s vision for a strong entrepreneurship and skills ecosystem.
The discussions centered around strategic pathways to harness the potential of the region’s youth through skill development and entrepreneurship, with a focus on innovative solutions and regional growth. This collaborative effort aims to drive sustainable economic progress in the North East. Prominent leaders from various North East states, industry experts and academics were present at the conclave, all engaged in discussions on strengthening the region and unlocking new opportunities.
Chaudhary said, “With a unified vision for India 2047, we are re-engineering our approach to elevate our ITIs, embrace public-private partnerships, and nurture world-class champions through skill development and entrepreneurship. By capitalizing on platforms like SIDH and exploring innovative formats like residential learning, we can ensure our youth are equipped for the future.”
