Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
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The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI), an autonomous and not-for-profit Institute, set up in 1983, is sponsored by apex financial institutions - the IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank
Ltd. and State Bank of India
(SBI). The Government of Gujarat pledged twenty-three acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDI campus.
To pursue its mission further, EDI has helped set up twelve state-level exclusive entrepreneurship
development centres and institutes. One of the most satisfying achievements, however, was taking entrepreneurship to a large number of schools, colleges, science and technology institutions and management schools in several states by including entrepreneurship inputs in their curricula. In view of EDI’s expertise in Entrepreneurship, the University Grants Commission
appointed the EDI as an expert agency to develop curriculum on Entrepreneurship.
EDI’s success led by its strong sense of commitment culminated in recognition of its achievements by the Government of India
and various state governments. In the international arena, efforts to develop entrepreneurship by way of sharing resources and organising training programmes, have helped the EDI earn accolades and support from the World Bank, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNIDO, ILO, FNSt, British Council, Ford Foundation, European Union and several other renowned agencies.
The Institute has also successfully carried out the prestigious task assigned by the Ministry of External Affairs (India)
, to set up Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The Institute is presently working towards creating ED Centres in Uzbekistan & Kazhakistan.
EDI has been striving to bring greater professionalism in NGOs by creating a cadre of professionals. EDI is offering an AICTE approved two-year, full-time programme - Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Development Sector (PGDM-DS). For more Information visit PGDM-DS
in 1992.
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank Ltd. is India's second largest financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries in the areas of...
Ltd. and State Bank of India
State Bank of India
The State Bank of India is the largest Indian banking and financial services company with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It is state-owned. The bank traces its ancestry to British India, through the Imperial Bank of India, to the founding in 1806 of the Bank of Calcutta, making it the oldest...
(SBI). The Government of Gujarat pledged twenty-three acres of land on which stands the majestic and sprawling EDI campus.
To pursue its mission further, EDI has helped set up twelve state-level exclusive entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the act of being an entrepreneur, which can be defined as "one who undertakes innovations, finance and business acumen in an effort to transform innovations into economic goods". This may result in new organizations or may be part of revitalizing mature organizations in response...
development centres and institutes. One of the most satisfying achievements, however, was taking entrepreneurship to a large number of schools, colleges, science and technology institutions and management schools in several states by including entrepreneurship inputs in their curricula. In view of EDI’s expertise in Entrepreneurship, the University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission may refer to:* University Grants Commission * University Grants Commission * University Grants Commission * University Grants Commission...
appointed the EDI as an expert agency to develop curriculum on Entrepreneurship.
EDI’s success led by its strong sense of commitment culminated in recognition of its achievements by the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
and various state governments. In the international arena, efforts to develop entrepreneurship by way of sharing resources and organising training programmes, have helped the EDI earn accolades and support from the World Bank, Commonwealth Secretariat, UNIDO, ILO, FNSt, British Council, Ford Foundation, European Union and several other renowned agencies.
The Institute has also successfully carried out the prestigious task assigned by the Ministry of External Affairs (India)
Ministry of External Affairs (India)
The Ministry of External Affairs is the foreign ministry of India. It is the Indian government agency responsible for the foreign relations of India. The Minister of External Affairs holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers. The current minister is S M Krishna...
, to set up Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The Institute is presently working towards creating ED Centres in Uzbekistan & Kazhakistan.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Entrepreneurship (PGDM-BE)
Globalization and liberalization of Indian economy along with integration of world markets have opened up horizons of prosperity and growth for business. The fast pace of changes has brought out the need to innovate newer ways of establishing and managing business.Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Development Sector & Social Entrepreneurship (PGDM - DS & SE)
The last two decades have witnessed an expansion in the domain and scope of NGO activities. Growth has made the sector visible. Nearly half a million NGOs are operating in the country. Some of the NGOs are well-meaning and shouldering responsibilities of efficient planning, networking with partners, executing schemes and managing public funds. In order to accomplish all these tasks, skill must be deep-rooted across the development sector.EDI has been striving to bring greater professionalism in NGOs by creating a cadre of professionals. EDI is offering an AICTE approved two-year, full-time programme - Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Development Sector (PGDM-DS). For more Information visit PGDM-DS
Award for Architecture
The institute is located close to Ahmedabad Airport at the village Bhat in Gandingar District. Its buildings, designed by Bimal Hasmukh Patel, are set in a 23 acres (93,077.8 m²) lush green campus and received the Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureAga Khan Award for Architecture
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977. It aims to identify and reward architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design, social housing, community...
in 1992.