NIESBUD Hosts 2nd Capacity Building Workshop to Foster Entrepreneurial Growth
Mumbai: The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) recently organized a comprehensive two-day workshop on “Catalyzing Entrepreneurial Growth: Enhancing Financial Inclusion, Market Access, and Digital Competence.” The event brought together over 100 entrepreneurs from Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, primarily those trained under the SANKALP program.
Key Takeaways:
- Digital Linkages and Marketing Connections: Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), emphasized the importance of digital linkages and marketing connections in understanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Government Initiatives: The government has launched various initiatives to maximize benefits for new ventures and existing businesses, recognizing entrepreneurship as a key driver of the economy.
- Panel Discussions: The workshop featured panel discussions on building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, overcoming challenges, and exploring policy interventions and collaborative efforts.
- Best Practices: Entrepreneurs from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh shared their journeys, highlighting challenges overcome and strategies employed to establish successful ventures.
- Digital Growth Strategies: Industry leaders shared expertise on integrating small businesses into large-scale digital marketplaces, leveraging GeM, ONDC, and Meta for market expansion.
The event concluded with practical demonstrations, equipping entrepreneurs with tools and strategies to navigate the evolving digital economy. NIESBUD reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a dynamic and robust entrepreneurial landscape in India.
