In a significant move to bolster entrepreneurship and skill development in the Northeast, Hon’ble Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated 30 Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) at the Northeast Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Conclave 2024 held at IIM Shillong. The event, organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), aimed to align regional initiatives with national objectives under the “Act First for Northeast” initiative.
Minister Chaudhary highlighted the region’s potential, stating, “Our North-Eastern States have experienced a resurgence, reclaiming their position of prominence.” The conclave focused on enhancing local craftsmanship, emphasizing the need for ITI upgradation and a rigorous selection process for instructors to ensure high training standards.
The initiative plans to train 600 mentors and create 900 startups through a blend of hard and soft interventions, including 90 entrepreneurship awareness programs and 40 faculty development programs. The Skill India Mission has already trained over 13.40 lakh candidates in the region, with an allocation of ₹857.84 crore for skill development initiatives.
