ESDP program concludes at Govt Polytechnic College Reasi
11/09/2026
Reasi,September 11 (KIP)-Sixty Four aspiring entrepreneurs successfully completed the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Reasi under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme in collaboration with Govt Polytechnic College Reasi.
The programme was aimed at fostering entrepreneurial competencies among youth by providing them with comprehensive exposure to various aspects of enterprise creation and management. During the training, participants were sensitised on business opportunity identification, the preparation of business plans, financial management, marketing strategies, digital tools and the support ecosystem available for emerging entrepreneurs.
As part of the programme, the participants also undertook a one-day industrial visit to gain practical exposure to enterprise operations and business management practices. In addition, individual and group market surveys were conducted to enable the trainees to assess market demand, understand consumer behaviour, identify business opportunities and develop a realistic understanding of local market dynamics.
Addressing the participants, Principal Govt Polytechnic College Reasi Dr. Arun Bangotra congratulated the trainees on successfully completing the programme and emphasised the growing role of youth in driving economic development through entrepreneurship. He encouraged the participants to leverage the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to establish sustainable enterprises and contribute to socio-economic growth.
District Nodal Officer (JKEDI Reasi) Syed Asrar Qadri highlighted the institute’s continued efforts towards promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among youth. He underscored the importance of innovation, determination and informed decision-making in building successful business ventures and urged the participants to take advantage of the various institutional support mechanisms available for entrepreneurs.
Assistant Manager (JKEDI) Sorab Mengi apprised the participants about the post-training support and facilitation available through JKEDI and encouraged them to transform their entrepreneurial aspirations into viable business enterprises. The participants expressed satisfaction with the programme and appreciated the practical insights and knowledge imparted during the training, which they stated would help them pursue entrepreneurial opportunities with greater confidence.
The event was coordinated by faculty members Er. Himanshu Bakshi, Er. Sunil Kumar, Parshotam lal, Vandana Sharma, and Parshotam Singh. The event concluded with an encouraging and positive response from the students.