She managed her household with financial difficulty. Her husband’s income from selling aluminum utensils was not adequate. With just an HSC certificate and no knowledge about business, she was feeling exasperated to think how to get out of this situation. At this juncture, one of her friends advised her that she has the necessary drive of an entrepreneur and she should try to embark on a career as an entrepreneur. After some initial inquiries, she applied for the EDP course at IED, Bhubaneswar. She was selected for the training. And that was the beginning of her career as an entrepreneur....

One usually comes across craft persons who produce excellent handicraft products but remain poor due to low value realization of their creations. Here is a case of a craftsman, who with managerial training from IED, becomes an entrepreneur and earns a decent income from business. Kishore Chandra Dora and his spouse are both crafts persons. Kishore, after his EDP training in IED, got the idea of doing business in an innovative way. He decided that he would showcase his products, which are unique, in local market, and state level and national level Tradefairs. He approached a bank for financial assistance...

He was comfortable helping in family business of selling sweetmeat, without much effort. But he had a desire to have an enterprise of his own. The EDP course gave this young man Bishnu Prasad Sahoo, the opportunity to be the owner entrepreneur in a coir unit, in his native place, Teisipur, Puri. After his training, during which, he learnt about the coir industry, the technology, production process and marketing, where to get credit and how to manage them all to earn profit, he started a small unit borrowing Rs. 1 lakh from a bank. He purchased and installed the machinery,...

The real heroes live amongst us. But they often go unnoticed till their efforts get recognized. They don’t make a fuss about difficulties, rather they find solutions to the problems, they face from time to time. They don’t look for excuses behind a failure, rather they work extra hard to make sure they overcome the challenges. Prasant Kausik (24 years), a young entrepreneur is one of such heroes. He has come all the way from Delhi with his father Mr. Jogendra Kausik, mother Mrs Bimla Kausik and two sisters to set up his dream business at Pipili, in Puri district....

A qualified person- Chandan Chatterjee completed ITI from Kupajal Institute, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from CV Raman College and Training from CTTC, Bhubaneswar. From his student life he had a passion towards understanding and working with technologies. He used to repair different machineries and do maintenance of machine parts. Although his parents are service holders, he had a dream from childhood to establish an enterprise of his own. The turning point came while he joined the EDP training under Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, Bhubaneswar. During training, he got an opportunity to visit MSME trade-fare at Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar. There he...

For Sabita Subhadarshan, of Jharpada, Bhubaneswar, being recognized by the government as an entrepreneur, is a dream come true. This transformation was the result of her own strong will, her capacity building coming through a training programme in the Institute of Enterpreneurship Development (IED), Bhubaneswar, and the facilitation done by the Institute for finance needed for the business. She chose to produce incense sticks which have good local demand. With a small financial investment of just Rs. 3 lakh, she produces incense sticks in her own enterprise Divya Industries. She markets quality products and earns Rs. 7,000/- per month as...

Leaving a corporate sector job with thirteen years of experience in iron and steel sector, Sumanta Kumar Sahoo of Kalinga Vihar, Bhubaneswar took a decision to become an entrepreneur producing hollow-cement block construction bricks. The decision was not easy. His participation in a course on youth entrepreneurship development in IED Bhubaneswar, strengthened his resolve to take the risk. The doubts that he had in his mind vanished after he attended the course. The promise that he got from the Institute to hold his hand at the time of need during the project cycle made him think that he has been...

As a home maker Reetanjali Patra of GGP Colony, Bhubaneswar was happy. A small news about IED training completely changed her perspective. She decided to learn some techniques of business and enrolled herself as a trainee in IED during 2016-17. Here she discussed with faculty members possibilities of getting into business and the alternatives that she would face in the competitive tiny and small sector. By the time she finished her course, she decided that she would be in the furniture industry in a slightly different way. She visited the modern furniture stores and noted down the style and utility...

For young Mahesh, becoming police personnel was the dream. While pursuing his studies, he tried his best to have a goodphysique. Despite his efforts, he failed to get into the police service. He was not disappointed. He enrolled himself for the EDP training course in IED. He discussed with his trainers his ideas to become an entrepreneur. Taking into account his interest and acumen, he was suggested during training, to consider getting into a restaurant business in Puri. And there he was, ready with his business plan, to be proposed to the Oriental Bank of Commerce. The bank scrutinized his...

She wanted to earn some additional income by utilising her time freed from household work. A training in IED made Mrs. Reeta Roy an entrepreneur, despite poor financial base and low level of education. Reeta of Kalyanpur, Phulnakhara got to know about IED from a known person and applied for training. During her interactions in training sessions, she made up her mind to set up a small unit to manufacture made- to- order dresses for babies and school going children. She acquired the skills of dress designing and recruited four female tailors who had some previous experience as designers too....

Coming from a poor family of the neighbouring district of Khurdha, this 8th class pass, through his indomitable spirit, has become a model entrepreneur providing service greatly in demand by the youth. Bhobani Nayak, with some basic training in music from Kala Vikash Kendra, Cuttack, applied for an EDP course in IED. Getting selected, he seriously took his courses and successfully completed his training. During this short period, he interacted with fellow trainees, faculty and staff and put searching questions on business for discussion. By the time he finished his training, he made up his mind to enter into entertainment...

He came to know from a friend about facilities available to young persons in urban areas to become entrepreneur under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). To confirm and to know in detail, Himanshu Sekhar Srichandan of Puri town, contacted DIC and IED, wherefrom he learnt about EDP programme. He enrolled in IED for training and successfully completed it. He wanted to utilize fly-ash to make bricks, which are eco-friendly. But he needed substantial amount for investment. His capacity to mobilise from his own source the minimum prescribed amount was severely constrained. Yet he did not back out. After...

Persons in similar socio-economic background have different level of business achievement mostly due to differences in their capability to identify opportunities and to exploit them. Although just secondary school educated, Shashanka Sekhar Nayak is a young man with a lot of drive. He came from a poor economic and financial background. He identified the products, he would trade. He made his home town, the place of marketing his products. He participated a training course conducted by IED at Puri and started his business Mahavir Brass Work. While the IED training provided him with foundational knowledge, he got a good project...

Credit must go to the young lady Trupti Sahu, who after her graduation and marriage, tried to help her parent’s large family. The family liabilities were increasing day by day, since, her father, who was in Govt Service, was the lone income earner for the family. Her family was frantically trying for a decent life. She made a resolve to start a business so that, with additional income, she would help in marriage of her four younger sisters, besides improving her own financial and social status. Learning from different sources about the EDP training programme conducted by IED, she grabbed...

Sunil Kumar Rout of VSS Nagar, Bhubaneswar, with a degree in telecom engineering, was associated with MNCs like Vodafone, ATC, and American Telecom Tower Corporation in different job roles. But he was not satisfied with his career. He had a desire to become an entrepreneur, doing something on his own and creating employment opportunities for others. He was also supported by his father, wife, other family members and teachers, who encouraged him to take forward his inner desire. He visited District Industries Centre, Bhubaneswar and met the officials. He came to know from them about the EDP training conducted by...

Sunil Kumar Rout of VSS Nagar, Bhubaneswar, with a degree in telecom engineering, was associated with MNCs like Vodafone, ATC, and American Telecom Tower Corporation in different job roles. But he was not satisfied with his career. He had a desire to become an entrepreneur, doing something on his own and creating employment opportunities for others. He was also supported by his father, wife, other family members and teachers, who encouraged him to take forward his inner desire. He visited District Industries Centre, Bhubaneswar and met the officials. He came to know from them about the EDP training conducted by...

Nirmal Chandra Mallick of Niladri Vihar, Bhubaneswar, like most educated, joined LIC after his post-graduate studies. But he felt that he did not quite fit into the job.. He was trying for a better alternative. He read an advertisement about the training programme conducted by IED, Bhubaneswar. He applied and was selected for the EDP course. After successful completion of training, he applied for a loan from Punjab National Bank to establish a cyber café. His proposal was approved and he was sanctioned Rs. 9.5 lakh. With his prior knowledge of computers and internet, he procured the required equipments and...

Not long ago, the state of Odisha was one of the leading producers of jute in India. But with the introduction of man-made fibre, importance of jute declined. However, in recent years, jute’s importance has been revived as a major raw material for strategic interventions, utility products as well as art products. This change of perspective has provided those who have innovative ideas to exploit existing markets and create new markets for various jute products. Sasmita Sethi of Mahavir Basti, D.L. Colony, VSS Nagar of Bhubaneswar, comes from a disadvantaged community. She belongs to SC category. “Adventure”, a group working...

In modern days, many educated young men do not prefer to continue in their traditional family business. But Rabi Narayan Achary is different from others. He hails from a goldsmith family with business running in his blood line. While his friends in his age group were busy in searching for suitable jobs, Rabi was busy looking for an opportunity to expand his family business. He got an opportunity to undergo training on entrepreneurship development at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, Bhubaneswar. There he learnt the basics of business, which was a good foundation for him. He got a good project...

Jagannath Sahoo, Dumduma, Bhubaneswar had a passion for music and composition. He made up his mind to set up a company of his own using his taste for music. He joined the EDP training course provided by IED, Bhubaneswar to firm up his ideas. The two-week course and interaction with co-trainees and faculty helped him to prepare a project proposal to provide services in music including sound systems and videography. His proposal was considered by PNB which sanctioned him Rs 9.45 lakh on easy terms. He used the amount to procure machines, equipments, and accessories for his company. He recruited...

This 30 year old young man of Odia Matha Gali, Baseli Sahi, Puri, with a Bachelor Degree in Commerce, tried for a number of years to get a decent job. But that was not to be. Instead of getting frustrated like many of his genre, he decided to help weak students through online assistance for a small fee. He travelled to several places in India to learn online training techniques and the quality of equipment and software services needed to executing training/coaching for students with varied level of requirements. He got a chance to undergo EDP programme conducted by IED...

Sunil Kumar Rout of VSS Nagar, Bhubaneswar, with a degree in telecom engineering, was associated with MNCs like Vodafone, ATC, and American Telecom Tower Corporation in different job roles. But he was not satisfied with his career. He had a desire to become an entrepreneur, doing something on his own and creating employment opportunities for others. He was also supported by his father, wife, other family members and teachers, who encouraged him to take forward his inner desire. He visited District Industries Centre, Bhubaneswar and met the officials. He came to know from them about the EDP training conducted by...

Financial inclusion can help people sitting at the poverty line fence and make them entrepreneur. Narasingh Behera had to discontinue his studies due to his family’s poor financial conditions. In order to supplement family income,he worked as a helper in a roadside snacks shop. But with a good mind and ability to learn, he soon fully understood the composition of ingredients and the process of preparation of different sweets and snacks. He made up his mind to set up a business. He accessed some loans from relatives and friends and started a small unit for manufacturing sweets and snacks. With...

After marriage, Sandhya Rani Barisal of Patrapada, Bhubaneswar, realized that in a large family of 10 members, it is not easy to thrive without doing some business. In any case, most adult members of this big family have been doing some individual business. She wanted to get into a business that would not only bring her additional income but would use waste products. In a way, it was her dream to produce wealth from waste. She got an opportunity to undergo training in Entrepreneurship Development at the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (IED), Bhubaneswar. Their determination and dedication to achieve something...

For Ramesh Chandra Pradhan of Khandiabandh, Gopinathpur, and Puri district, decorating for social gatherings and family functions is not new. It is his family business. But the innovative way he managed his decoration business after his training in IED, is exemplary. On a visit to DIC, Ramesh was informed that an EDP orientation in IED would help him to change his business plan to suit the modern needs of decoration. He applied and was enrolled in the training program at IED. His training over, he sat down with his mentors in IED and prepared a good business plan. He submitted...