Panjim, 28th January, 2025: Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, whose Start-Up India vision has inspired countless entrepreneurial journeys across the nation, and with the steadfast commitment of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to foster innovation and self-reliance in Goa, the state continues to champion entrepreneurship.

With the support of the Government of Goa, the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Goa Centre, is organizing a transformative three-day Entrepreneurship Development Program from 28th – 30th January 2025, at Nalanda Hall, EDC House, Panaji. This initiative is a part of Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, designed to nurture entrepreneurial talent and accelerate economic growth across the state. This initiative, aligned with the Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY) and the Goa Tribal Employment Generation Program (GTEGP), is subsidized under EDC Goa’s CSR initiative to promote entrepreneurship across the state.

The comprehensive program is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. The curriculum covers a range of critical topics, including the essence of entrepreneurship, where participants will learn about the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and crafting a robust business plan. Additionally, the program will delve into marketing strategies, including branding, social media marketing, e-commerce, customer relationship management, sales strategies, and business pitching. Furthermore, participants will gain insights into financial and legal management, covering the fundamentals of financial management, business accounting, legal structures, operational efficiency, scaling, and diversification, providing a holistic understanding of what it takes to build and sustain a thriving business.

The subsidization of program fees under the EDC Goa CSR initiative ensures that the workshop is accessible to a wide range of participants, fostering inclusivity and economic empowerment. This initiative seeks to further bolster innovation, create job opportunities, and drive Goa’s journey toward becoming a hub for startups and self-reliant businesses.