06-Day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
Under National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) Scheme Batch 01 and Batch 02
About the Programme
The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is a vital initiative under the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) that aims to empower artisans and promote self-reliance through business education, skill development, and market exposure. These 6-day training sessions equip participants with practical tools to start, manage, and grow their own handicraft enterprises.
Key Topics Covered
- Skill Upgradation: Training artisans in new techniques of design, production, and technology to enhance product quality and creativity.
- Business Management: Providing knowledge of entrepreneurship, including business planning, financial literacy, inventory management, and customer engagement.
- Marketing & Sales Strategies: Teaching artisans how to promote their products through online platforms, exhibitions, and other domestic/international markets
Why It Matters?
These Entrepreneurship Development Programmes play a transformational role in:
- Enabling self-employment and sustainable livelihoods
- Facilitating rural development and economic inclusion
- Strengthening India’s handicraft ecosystem
- Preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage
Venues: Goigam, Chichloora, Pinjoora (Roshanabad)
Batch 01 Dates: 28th November 2023 to 3rd December 2023
Batch 02 Dates: 1st December 2023 to 6th December 2023
Duration: 6 Days (Each Batch)
Organized By: Aymen Handicrafts Producer Company Limited
Sponsored By: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, R.K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066
Event Gallery Batch 1
Event Gallery Batch 2
