BASAR, OCT 3:
A TEJAS (Transforming Entrepreneurial Journey Across States & Districts) workshop was organised at Karko Heritage Centre, Basar, on Saturday to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and emerging opportunities among aspiring entrepreneurs and Self-Help Group (SHG) members of Leparada district.
The workshop was organised by the Leparada district administration in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, Startup India and Arunachal Pradesh Innovation & Investment Park (APIIP). Industry partners Paytm, Darwin Dynamics and HDFC Bank also participated.
The workshop provided participants insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, digital opportunities, the startup ecosystem, funding avenues, financial services, market access and institutional support for starting, strengthening and scaling enterprises.
Basar MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi attended the programme as Chief Guest, while Leparada Zilla Parishad Chairperson Nyamar Riba was the Guest of Honour. Leparada Deputy Commissioner Himani Meena, IAS, attended as Special Invitee.
Addressing the participants, the dignitaries encouraged young entrepreneurs and SHG members to make effective use of the platform and expertise of the resource persons. They stressed the need to strengthen existing enterprises, improve productivity and explore opportunities in finance, technology, market access and institutional support. They also highlighted entrepreneurship as a means of self-employment and employment generation.
Startup India Director Dr Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, IAS, provided an overview of Government of India initiatives for awareness, capacity building, mentorship and access to opportunities under the startup ecosystem.
APIIP Consultant Kaushik Khanikar briefed participants on the startup ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh and key provisions of the State Startup Policy. Darwin Dynamics Senior Associate Vartika Rai shared insights into funding gaps and challenges faced by emerging enterprises, while HDFC Bank Basar Branch Manager K Baruah apprised participants of banking and financial services relevant to enterprise development.
Local SHG member Torik Nyodu Riba shared her entrepreneurial journey and experiences, offering grassroots perspectives on the opportunities and challenges faced by local entrepreneurs.
The interactive sessions saw active participation from the attendees, who raised queries on funding, technology, banking services, market opportunities and institutional support.
Proposing the vote of thanks, Leparada District Planning Officer Marto Dirchi urged entrepreneurs and SHG members to make optimum use of the support mechanisms and opportunities available through Startup India and APIIP initiatives.
The workshop was coordinated by Leparada Assistant Commissioner Aastha Singh, IAS (P), and concluded with an emphasis on strengthening the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating stronger linkages between aspiring entrepreneurs and institutional, financial, technological and market opportunities.
