KNGC’s EDP equips future entrepreneurs with skills for business success

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaNovember 11, 2024

The Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) at Kiang Nangbah Government College (KNGC), Jowai, successfully concluded a one-week Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) for its Second Batch of prospective entrepreneurs (BATCH 2) on 4th November 2024. The initiative aimed at equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge to develop business plans and launch and manage successful ventures.

The programme trained 10 participants, including students and local entrepreneurs, who were selected from the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) based on their business ideas. Participants came from the East and West Jaintia Hills Districts of Meghalaya. The week-long training included interactive sessions and hands-on activities to enhance entrepreneurial skills and deepen participants’ understanding of business development.

Key sessions, led by experts and entrepreneurs, included topics such as Enterprise Development, Financial Literacy, Business Planning, Business Development Models, Market Research, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing, Branding, Social Media and Mobile Commerce, and Government Schemes and Support. Participants also had the chance to engage with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and mentors who shared valuable insights and personal experiences, inspiring and motivating the attendees.

The programme concluded with participants presenting their business plans and participating in Q&A sessions. These interactions allowed them to refine their plans and receive practical advice on overcoming real-world challenges in entrepreneurship.

The closing ceremony saw enthusiastic feedback from the participants, who appreciated the knowledge gained and the networking opportunities. Many expressed their intent to launch businesses and apply the skills learned during the programme.

With the success of this second EDP, the Entrepreneurship Development Centre at KNGC reaffirms its commitment to promoting entrepreneurship as a viable and rewarding career path. The Centre looks forward to hosting more initiatives that empower and encourage the entrepreneurial aspirations of the community. The next one-week EDP for the Third Batch will begin on 11th November 2024.