Program Overview
The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Goa, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, is organizing a 5-Day Training Program for Livelihood Cadres, at the Nalanda Conference Hall, EDC Complex, Dr. A.B. Road, Panjim, Goa. This program aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of livelihood consultants in the areas of entrepreneurship, rural enterprise development, and enterprise management.
Batch Size: 30 Participants
Rationale
Livelihood Cadres play a pivotal role in facilitating and supporting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. To fulfill their roles effectively, it is essential that these cadres possess:
- A comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship and village enterprise ecosystems.
- Business acumen, including numerical and financial skills.
- The ability to guide entrepreneurs in business planning, management, and performance tracking.
This 5-day training program is designed to equip Livelihood Cadres with the necessary skills to support rural enterprise development, foster entrepreneurial capabilities, and ensure the sustainability of village-level enterprises.
Key Deliverables
The program will focus on the following key areas:
- Understanding Village Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Introduction to the dynamics and scope of village-level entrepreneurship.
- Entrepreneurship Concepts and Traits: Familiarization with the philosophy, traits, and essentials of becoming an entrepreneur.
- Market Potential Studies: Appraisal of the conceptual framework and tools to assess market opportunities.
- Soft Skills for Motivation and Problem-Solving: Techniques to mobilize, motivate, and engage potential entrepreneurs effectively.
- Sub-Sector Enterprise Development: Identifying sub-sector opportunities, intervention points, and strategies for creating value chain-based enterprises.
- Enterprise Management Skills: Training in essential business management areas, including finance, performance tracking, marketing, bookkeeping, and growth strategies.
Program Objectives
- Skill and Knowledge Development: Orient and equip Livelihood Cadres with the skills to provide business development support to rural entrepreneurs.
- Technical Competency: Enable participants to understand business opportunity identification, enterprise establishment, management, and performance monitoring.
- Competency Enhancement: Develop essential competencies such as planning, quality consciousness, efficiency, and service orientation to empower rural enterprises.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will:
- Gain a thorough understanding of rural entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Possess technical and business management skills to support village-level entrepreneurs.
- Be equipped to guide and monitor entrepreneurial performance, ensuring sustainable enterprise growth.
