JKEDI
JKEDI has been established by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in March 1997 for entrepreneurship development in the UT. This we do through community mobilization, guidance and counseling, capacity building through structured training programs, providing consultancy in formulating business development plans, providing/ facilitating financial and market linkages, business venture creation and providing handholding, support and mentorship for scalability, sustainability and business growth.
Functions of the Department.
Mobilization, Guidance and Counseling, Training, Consultancy, Providing financial and market linkages, mentorship and handholding support for entrepreneurial ventures.
Details of All Schemes with a brief description:
| S.NO | Name of the Scheme | Component and Brief Description | Eligibility | Procedure | Where / How to apply for the Scheme | Beneficiaries benefited under the Scheme |
| 1 | JK Start-up Policy 2024-27 |
The J&K Start-up Policy 2024-27 aims to establish 2,000 startups by 2027 through seed funding, a ₹250-crore venture fund, incubation support, land allotment, mentorship, and focus on 10 priority sectors with inclusive entrepreneurship.
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Eligibility requires DPIIT-recognized startups based in J&K, with innovative ideas in identified sectors, including women, students, and marginalized entrepreneurs. | Eligible candidates can apply on JK Startup Portal
Applications reviewed by Task Force for approval. |
Eligible candidates can apply on JK Startup Portal
Applications reviewed by Task Force for approval. |
Startups, women, students, marginalized entrepreneurs, and ventures in priority sectors benefited under the scheme. |
| 2 | MDP: Management Development Programme |
MDP (30 hours) Management Development Programme under RAMP scheme of MSME. The scheme is being implemented by JKTPO and JKEDI is the training partner in the scheme.
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Udhyam registered, minimum 18 years of age and middle pass and running an existing business
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The beneficiary can register for upcoming training programmes under the scheme directly with JKEDI | The beneficiary can register for upcoming training programmes under the scheme directly with JKEDI | Existing MSMEs registered on Udhyam |
| 3 | ESDP: Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programme |
ESDP (102 hours) Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programme under RAMP scheme of MSME. The scheme is being implemented by JKTPO and JKEDI is the training partner in the scheme.
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An aspirant with minimum age of 18 years and minimum qualification as matric.
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The aspiring entreperneur can register for upcoming training programmes under the scheme directly with JKEDI | The aspiring entreperneur can register for upcoming training programmes under the scheme directly with JKEDI | Aspirants pursuing technical courses in technical training institutes preferably last semester/ outgoing students |
District Nodal Officer
Aijaz Ahmed Mulla