Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

EDII or Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India has been promoting entrepreneurial edification, research, and training for over 3 decades. EDII is a self-managed, non-profit academic establishment, supported by frontline banks and financial institutions like SBI, ICICI Bank Ltd, and IFCI Ltd. The land for the institution’s campus was donated by the Gujarat State Government, and houses the 12 Entrepreneurship Development Institutes and centers.

Since its inception, EDII has effectively enriched the entrepreneurship programs of many colleges, schools, and institutions in different states by offering them valuable inputs. UGC (University Grants Commission), after reviewing the institution’s proficiency in developing entrepreneurship curriculums, entrusted the task of developing the same for Gujarat’s and other states’ educational institutes. On the other hand, the EDII develops entrepreneurship textbooks for 10+2/higher secondary students as per Gujarat Textbook Board’s guidelines.

EDII conceptualized the Center for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development to widen the horizon for entrepreneurial research. CREED was responsible for analyzing several issues relating to the SME (small and medium enterprise) sector. Additionally, the body had the task of creating an association of researchers by organizing entrepreneurship education-based colloquiums every 2 years.

EDII has not spared any effort in fostering entrepreneurship globally. The organization has arranged training programs and shared resources with its counterparts in Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and many other countries. Many international organizations like British Council, World Bank, UNIDO, Ford Foundation, and European Union have extolled its earnest efforts in enriching entrepreneurial education.

A brief overview EDII

EDII was founded in the year 1983 following the propounding of the need for setting up a NACED (National Center of Entrepreneurship Development) by Govt. of India in 1982.  The rambling campus of EDII sprawls across a vast area on the outskirts of Ahmedabad in Bhat village, and close to Gandhinagar. EDII’s website clearly states that the institution’s vision is “To retain global leadership in fostering and developing entrepreneurship”.

Talking about the organization’s mission, it has a six-point agenda that are in consonance with its vision. The institution chiefly offers three programs in management, including PGDM-BE, FPM, and PGDM-DS. All these management programs have the approval of AICTE.

The PGDM-BE program enjoys NBA accreditation status. The institution persistently strives to encourage entrepreneurship learning and inspires young minds to become self-sufficient in every walk of life by establishing their own startups.

Other infrastructural facilities  

The library (known as Library and Information Center) at EDIL is abundantly stocked with textbooks on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial management and interrelated subjects. At the same time, the library is updated with all the modern-day connectivity technology including Wi-Fi connectivity. EDII LIC continually refreshes its stock by sourcing the latest books on PG management.

On the other hand, the department subscribes to select online resources, including international and national magazines, periodicals, and journals. The division also has a rich repository of CDs and product profiles. The institute’s state-of-the-art computer center helps students fulfill their varied academic, research, and training objectives. The IT center ensures that the students make the most of up-to-the-minute training methods and the most advanced software. High-speed internet connectivity is available round the clock and students also take advantage of Google Cloud Platform, web-centric ERP, and DLL (digital language library).

Students take the initiative of organizing the majority of the sports and cultural events in EDII. Such events and activities go a long way in enabling them to imbibe the essentials of event management and organization. The institute also has its own film club that arranges for the screening of movies of different genres throughout the year.