The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), with the support of Accenture CSR, inaugurated a one-month Micro Skillpreneurship Development Programme (MSDP) on Jute Bag Making at Konganapuram in Salem district on Tuesday.
The free training programme aims to empower rural women with practical skills and encourage them to establish their own micro-enterprises and generate sustainable income. Around 80 rural women from Konganapuram and surrounding areas are participating in the programme.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Priyadharshini, Branch Manager, Canara Bank, Konganapuram, Salem. She explained the various Government subsidy and loan schemes available for women entrepreneurs and highlighted the importance of accessing institutional finance to start and expand small businesses.
Alamelu, Director, TN RWDT, Salem, addressed the participants on the importance of rural women developing their own businesses. She emphasized that entrepreneurship can strengthen women's economic independence, social status and overall community development.
Dr. M. Karthi, Project Coordinator, EDII, explained the objectives of the programme, the training methodology and the implementation process. He also highlighted how the participants can utilize the skills gained through the programme to develop jute-based products and explore entrepreneurship opportunities.
The programme is being implemented by EDII with CSR support from Accenture, with the objective of promoting skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities among rural women in Salem district.