Today marks a momentous occasion in India’s pursuit of Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt of India, launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana in the city of Sambalpur, Odisha. which aims to foster entrepreneurship and empowering youth workforce, as per the official announcement.
The initiative was also launched virtually by the Minister across nine cities including Bhopal, Kanpur, Indore, Varanasi, Bharatpur, Shillong, Silchar, Dibrugarh and Guwahati, emphasising the nationwide scope of this initiative.
Tailored specifically for beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme, the National Entrepreneurship Development Project underscores the government’s steadfast commitment to nurturing job providers across the nation. The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana aims to equip individuals with comprehensive entrepreneurship training
The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana will offer comprehensive entrepreneurship training in over a period of 22 weeks, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exposure through experiential learning. The training will be conducted through offline, online, and hybrid modes, with certificates awarded upon completion, enhancing the course’s credibility and value, as per the release.
“Launch of National Entrepreneurship Development Project for the beneficiaries of PM Svanidhi Yojana from Sambalpur, the holy land of Samlei, will help the street vendors and small shopkeepers to become more skilled and will empower them. Under this scheme, the Government of India has partnered with Flipkart to skill street vendors and small shopkeepers. Under the pilot program, street vendors and brothers and sisters of 10 big cities of the country will be given a stipend along with training to expand their businesses,” Dharmendra Pradhan said.