Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, interacted with over 100 entrepreneurs who have been trained under various skill development institutions like the National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), and Skill India’s flagship scheme — Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). These schemes are aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to make India a nation of job creators.
Shri Pradhan expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and his government for being dedicated to the poor and deprived in every sector, spanning essentials like food and housing to comprehensive skill development and socio-economic security.
He appreciated and encouraged the entrepreneurs for undertaking vocational training that is heralding a new dawn in the skill development and entrepreneurship ecosystem in India.
Several entrepreneurs were invited on stage to share their experiences, talk about the challenges, and elaborate on how with proper skill training under the Skill India Mission, they were able to convert their trials into opportunities. Shital Tamang, a female entrepreneur from Upper Gom, South Sikkim, narrated how she has been reshaping the country’s growth trajectory through her venture – Sikkim Handloom and Handicrafts.
Indrajit Sadhukhan, another entrepreneur, established a business by doing a course in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in 2020. Mr. Sanjeet, another entrepreneur, founded Shree Electrical in 2021 and achieved success through skill development.
Jyotirmayee Sahu, a female entrepreneur hailing from Odisha, pursued a course in Mushroom Grower Entrepreneurship and started a venture in mushroom cultivation.
Driven by the vision to make the entrepreneurial ecosystem more outcome-driven, accessible, and holistic, several schemes are being introduced to equip entrepreneurs, students, and other beneficiaries with relevant knowledge and skills that align with the rapidly evolving needs of the industries.
Schemes like PM Vishwakarma and a comprehensive digital platform – Skill India Digital (SID) have been launched to bridge the academia and industry gap and develop a range of entrepreneurial skills such as leadership, creative thinking, teamwork, and business growth.
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Source: PIB
