BACKGROUND
Rural and tribal regions of Maharashtra, despite their rich cultural heritage and resource potential, often struggle with limited access to education, skill development, and economic opportunities. These challenges result in high unemployment rates and migration to urban areas in search of better prospects. The EEDC project aims to address these issues by creating a supportive ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurship, enhances employment opportunities, and improves the overall welfare of the community.
Objective
The primary objectives of the Employment and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EEDC) are to empower rural startups by providing comprehensive support from ideation to business scaling, to offer industry-relevant skill development and job placement for youth, and to implement welfare programs that address the specific needs of youth, women, and children, promoting their overall well-being.
Empowering Women, LGBTQIA+, and PWD’s Startups
The Centre empowers women, LGBTQIA+, and PWDs through end-to-end support, from ideation to business growth.
Skill Development and Job Placement
The Centre will offer industry-relevant skill development training to youth, ensuring they acquire the skills needed to secure employment in various sectors.
Welfare Programs
The Centre will focus on the welfare of youth, women, and children through targeted programs that address their specific needs and promote their overall well-being.
Need Assessment
Unemployment and Underemployment
By providing entrepreneurship support and skill development training, the EEDC creates opportunities for individuals to start businesses or secure quality employment, reducing unemployment and underemployment rates.
Limited Access to Resources
The EEDC fills the gap in access to capital, business development services, and market linkages, enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to overcome barriers to starting and growing their businesses.
Skills Gap and Educational Deficiencies
Through tailored training programs, the EEDC equips youth and job seekers with industry-relevant skills and digital literacy, enhancing their employability and competitiveness in the job market.
Marginalization of Women and Youth
The EEDC prioritizes the welfare of women and youth, offering programs that address their specific needs and promote their empowerment through entrepreneurship and skill development.
Social and Health Challenges
The EEDC integrates welfare initiatives to improve health and nutrition outcomes for children and women, ensuring that socio-economic disparities are addressed comprehensively.
Government Support
Placement Partners
