The Entrepreneurship Development Centre of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema organised an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme at Mount Olive College, Kohima on Friday. This initiative targets youth aged 18 to 40 residing or studying in Kohima district who either have innovative business ideas or have been running a business for up to five years.

The PRO, Nagaland University has informed that during the programme at Mount Olive College, 10 participants will be chosen to attend a 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) at Nagaland University, Kohima Campus. Those selected for the EDP will have the opportunity to advance their ventures with a start-up grant of Rs. 5 lakh from the Incubation Centre, aimed at turning business plans into successful enterprises.

Sponsored and managed by the North Eastern Council (NEC) and the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, this project does not require any registration fees from participants.

The University has further informed that the upcoming sessions of the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme will be held on 28th August 2024, at Sazolie College, Kohima, and on 30th August 2024, at St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama.

The Coordinator for the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) at Nagaland University is Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bordoloi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Management. Dr. Ditalak Mpanme, also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, serves as the Joint Coordinator.