Participants of the workshop listen to the resource person.
DIMAPUR, APRIL 16 (MExN): As part of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, an initiative of Start-up Nagaland, supported by IDAN and implemented by ESB, a two day workshop was held on April 12 and 13 for the current batch of EDC students.
Imti Jamir, Inspector District Industries and Commerce, Peren highlighted the credit schemes that aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in starting their own businesses. Programs under PMEGP, “Start-Up Nagaland” and PMFME Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises) where highlighted for the EDC students. The schemes provide financial assistance to the unemployed youth in the form of loans and credit facilities, making it easier for them to get started with their business ventures.
On day 1, the students visited Ngurie – an experimental Bio Enhancercentre and Kendeu Coaching Centre, Jalukie as a business field trip to understand the challenges, oppurntities and mindset of an entrepreneur. A session on digital marketing was covered on Day 2 by Nlumbui.
Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) is an initiative programme under the Start-up Nagaland Policy. EDC is supported by Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) to transform Nagaland to be a prominent achiever under Sustainable Development Goals by force multiplying the strength of the Government Departments through effective networking. EDC programme is implemented by Educentre School of Business (ESB). Currently 2 districts Peren and Tuensang have successful been running EDC’s in Government Colleges.
