KOHIMA, FEBRUARY 9 (MExN): The Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), IDAN, conducted a two-day Enterprise Readiness Support Workshop for micro entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from across Nagaland on February 6 and 7 at the Circuit House, Aradurah, Kohima. The workshop marked the first programme under NSEDM exclusively designed to support entrepreneurs in the state.
The workshop was structured as an intensive and focused programme to ensure deeper engagement and meaningful learning. NSEDM stated that it aims to follow up the workshop with structured mentorship and handholding support for participants in collaboration with the resource persons. A post-workshop module is being developed to help participants translate their learning into action and guide them through the foundational stages of their entrepreneurial journey, with the objective of creating tangible and sustainable impact.
Delivering the opening remarks, I. Changsang, Under Secretary and Project Manager (in-charge), NSEDM, IDAN, said language and background should not be barriers to entrepreneurship and stressed the need to move beyond a salary-dependent mindset. He said entrepreneurship, supported by the right information, mentorship and guidance, is crucial for addressing unemployment and strengthening the state’s economy.
The workshop covered themes including entrepreneurship readiness and mindset, growth and business strategy, digital skills, business operations, cost analysis and regulatory awareness, credit linkages, and basic financial literacy and risk management. These sessions were facilitated by experts from related fields who shared real-time experiences. Participants were also introduced to government-supported credit schemes and practical tools for business planning and financial management.
On the second day, participants took part in a plan of action exercise in which they identified challenges within their respective business domains and mapped out practical solutions along with the support required to strengthen their enterprises. The workshop concluded with a certification ceremony.
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