Chandel: A one-day TEJAS (Transforming Entrepreneurial Journeys Across States & Districts) District-Level Entrepreneurship Awareness and Capacity Building Workshop was held today at the Auditorium, District Training Centre, Chandel, organised by the District Administration, Chandel.
The workshop aimed at promoting entrepreneurial awareness, enhancing entrepreneurial skills and creating awareness about government schemes, financial assistance and business opportunities for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
During the technical sessions, experts and resource persons from the concerned departments and institutions shared their insights on the TEJAS Scheme, Startup India initiatives, DPIIT recognition, startup ecosystem, funding opportunities for startups and MSMEs, and entrepreneurial prospects in agriculture, food processing, handloom, handicrafts and eco-tourism.
Dr. M. Dayananda Meitei, Chairman & MD, Medilane Group, spoke on developing an entrepreneurship mindset. He stressed on the philosophy of ‘You become what you think’ and the need to stay open to learning, with a big vision for growth.
Anshul Gautam, Assistant Manager, Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), explained the TEJAS Scheme, recognition and benefits under Startup India, and awareness on the Startup Ecosystem.
The sessions also highlighted opportunities for networking and collaboration with government departments, financial institutions and support organisations. Local entrepreneurs shared their experiences and success stories to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs.
DLOs, representatives from various government departments and agencies, including sthe District Industries Centre (DIC), MSME, Agriculture Department, Handloom and Textiles Department, Tourism Department, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), banking institutions. All together around 170 entrepreneurs and stakeholders participated in the training programme.

