SELF-EMPLOYMENT VENTURE UNDER SKILL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHEMES

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implements Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) and Skill Development Programmes (ESDPs) through autonomous institutions to promote self-employment. These programs offer end-to-end support, including mentorship and incubation, with sustained post-training support for six months. Key government schemes are aligned with these initiatives, and a women's entrepreneurship program, Swavalambini, was launched in February 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Programme Implementation:** * MSDE implements Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) and Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programmes (ESDPs) through autonomous institutions like NIESBUD and IIE. * These programmes provide entrepreneurial and managerial skills, along with post-training support such as mentorship, handholding, and access to incubation facilities. * Fortnightly interactions (tele-calling, video calls, physical meetings) are conducted for six months post-training. * At least 30% of trainees successfully start their ventures, with sustained support enhancing enterprise sustainability. * **Alignment with Government Schemes:** * Entrepreneurial support programmes are aligned with schemes including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0), PM Vishwakarma, Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. * **Financial and Market Linkages:** * MSDE facilitates access to financial credit through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Stand-Up India, Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). * Market linkages are supported via e-commerce platforms such as Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). * The Startup India's MAARG portal offers a comprehensive platform for mentorship for startups. * **Women Entrepreneurship Programme:** * MSDE, in collaboration with NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform, launched Swavalambini in February 2025. * This programme targets North Eastern States (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram) and Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. * It aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among female students through Entrepreneurship Awareness Training (EAP) and Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP). * **Tiered Approach and Structured Support:** * Programmes follow a tiered approach starting with EAPs and progressing to EDPs, offering foundational orientation and capacity building. * This structured approach aims to strengthen venture sustainability and reduce enterprise failure. * NIESBUD and IIE have institutionalized mentoring and handholding mechanisms for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. * **Broader Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Support:** * MSDE undertakes initiatives to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting income generation through access to finance and market linkages. * Mentoring and handholding cover business ideation, validation, project report preparation, enterprise selection, bank procedures, financial and marketing linkages, and regulatory compliance. * Support is provided for participation in trade exhibitions and fairs to enhance visibility and market linkages. **Impact Analysis** **Aspiring and Existing Entrepreneurs** * **Impact**: Will receive enhanced skills, mentorship, handholding, and access to incubation facilities, financial credit, and market linkages, improving the sustainability and establishment of their ventures. * **Action Required**: Participate in EDPs and ESDPs, leverage post-training support, and utilize the facilitated financial and market linkage schemes. **Female Students** * **Impact**: Will benefit from the Swavalambini programme, receiving Entrepreneurship Awareness Training (EAP) and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP) to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. * **Action Required**: Engage with the Swavalambini programme in the specified North Eastern States, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana. **Autonomous Institutions (NIESBUD and IIE)** * **Impact**: Will continue to implement EDPs and ESDPs, provide end-to-end support, and offer structured mentoring and handholding mechanisms. * **Action Required**: Continue to deliver training, mentorship, and support services as per the outlined programmes. **Government Ministries/Departments (MSDE, NITI Aayog)** * **Impact**: Will facilitate the implementation of entrepreneurship promotion schemes, coordinate financial and market linkages, and collaborate on specific initiatives like Swavalambini. * **Action Required**: Continue to facilitate access to schemes, coordinate inter-ministerial efforts, and monitor programme effectiveness.

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