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Kohima: Nagaland’s Department of Industries and Commerce finished two major training programs. They trained over 21,000 MSMEs across 17 districts. The RAMP initiative aims to fix the state’s business ecosystem. It targets unemployed youth and established firms alike.
Officials ran 192 workshops total. This included 57 entrepreneurship sessions and 135 specialized classes covering digital marketing, finance, and legal compliance. Women led the participation numbers with 11,445 trainees. Additionally, 584 people with disabilities took part in the courses.
Follow-up data looks good. Of 4,466 respondents, 66.6% reported higher income. Another 9.7% expanded their operations. These figures track self-reported progress following the sessions.
The Entrepreneurship Development Programme reached 483 people. It hit Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, Tuensang, and Mon. The department stated, "The successful completion of the two initiatives marked a significant milestone under RAMP Nagaland, combining large-scale capacity-building for existing MSMEs with entrepreneurship development for aspiring entrepreneurs."
EduNorth East Pvt. Ltd. and Schoolnet India Limited partnered on the rollout. The program launched August 27, 2024. It relies on World Bank backing via the Government of India. Participants now want more mentoring and access to cash to keep the momentum moving.
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