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The Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana (DUY) recognizes the importance of providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive. DUY offers intensive 2-week Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) across Uttarakhand to address this need. These capacity-building programs target youth aged 18-45 who possess an entrepreneurial spirit. The EDP curriculum equips them with the knowledge and skills to navigate all facets from ideation to start an enterprise. Participants gain a solid understanding of fundamental business principles, covering marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management topics. The program also equips participants with the skills to manage finances effectively, including budgeting, cash flow analysis, and understanding funding options. It doesn’t end here; the EDP workshops also allow participants to connect with industry leaders, mentors, and potential investors.

The Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana’s EDPs is not limited to classroom learnings, It provides a well-rounded experience as follows:

Hands-on Learning
Participants gain practical experience through case studies, business simulations, and other interactive exercises. This approach reinforces theoretical knowledge and fosters problem-solving skills.
Networking with Local Entrepreneurs
Connect with local startup entrepreneurs and learning from their journey
Industry Visits
Exposure to real-world businesses is invaluable. Organized industry visits allow participants to observe successful ventures in action and gain insights from industry professionals.
Team Building Activities
Entrepreneurship is often a collaborative endeavor. The program incorporates group activities and workshops to foster teamwork and communication skills, essential for building successful business partnerships.

Each participant of EDP is equipped with DUY Dashboard where he can access of Industry mentor of his domain. Each EDP participant can request for three mentors who belongs to his sector and handhold the enterprise in term of mentoring and assist for financial support. The participant dashboard also has mechanism of feedback from EDP Participant.

Devbhoomi Udyamita Yojana aims to train 3,000 aspiring entrepreneurs beyond the reach of the formal education system. This ambitious target, coupled with the program’s emphasis on hands-on learning and mentorship, is poised to empower a generation of young individuals to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. The program’s goal of creating 9,000 new enterprises and generating 36,000 jobs in the coming years reflects its commitment to fostering economic growth and creating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Uttarakhand.