About the Programme
Launched in 2019, the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) supports aspiring young entrepreneurs from underserved communities, to start and manage micro-enterprises to combat unemployment. We build youth’s leadership capital, knowledge and skill capital, social capital and development capital to start and run micro and nano-enterprises successfully. Our programme graduates have successfully launched nano and micro-enterprises in sectors like manufacturing, retail, etc. and have become job creators in their communities.
1 Year
Programme
Classroom
Sessions
No Fees and
No Hidden Charges
Programme Structure
Mobilisation
Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP)
Market Study and Training
Business Planning
Business Plan Validation & Support
Mentoring & Business Set-up
UNNATI Business Growth Plan Competition
Program Evaluation
Programme Components
Udhyam Sahayak Model
Involving youth entrepreneurs as ‘Agent of Change’ in the community to support other youth needs strategic approach. These Udhyam Sahayaks are our programmme graduates who provide mentoring and hand holding support to local youth to deal with personal and professional challenges like legal compliance, product marketing, problem solving etc.
Eligibility Criteria
18 to 25
Years
10th
Standard Pass
Annual Family Income Not Exceeding 2.5 Lakh/Annum
Desire to start own enterprise or upgrade existing
