Ekalvya : To Promote Entrepreneurship

Ekalvya : An initiative by Garje Marathi Global in conjunction with Marathi Vidnyan Parishad , and ‘Sakal Foundation’ to promote Entrepreneurship amongst youths and women in interior of Maharashtra.

Model: Virtual Classroom, implementation through ‘Train the Trainer’ model

A.? Soft Skills:

1.????? Communication Skills: Written and verbal ( Email writing, Essay writing, Report writing, Content Creation)

2.??? Leadership Skills

3.??? Team Building

4.??? Art of negotiation

5.???? Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

B.? Entrepreneurial Skills

1.????? Idea Generation/ Ideation/ Design Thinking :brainstorm and refine business ideas. Encourage creativity and critical thinking.

2.??? Business Planning: How to create a comprehensive business plan, including market research, financial projections, and marketing strategies.

3.??? Market Research: Understanding the target market, competition, and identifying opportunities and gaps in the market.

4.??? Financial Literacy: Managing finances, budgeting, and securing funding or investment for the ventures.

5.???? Networking: How to build a professional network by connecting withpotential mentors, investors, and industry experts.

6.??? Legal and Regulatory Compliance: legal requirements of starting and operating a business, such as licenses, permits, and intellectual property rights.

7.???? Marketing and Branding: Branding, digital marketing, and customer acquisition strategies.

8.??? Risk Management: Importance of risk assessment and mitigation strategies in entrepreneurship.

9.??? Leadership and Team Building: Leadership skills, team management, and the importance of a strong team in a startup.

10.??????????? Resilience and Adaptability: Entrepreneurial challenges and how to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

11.? Ethical Business Practices: The significance of ethical conduct, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability in business.

12.Technology and Innovation:? Emerging technologies and innovation trends that can give a competitive edge.

13.Pitching and Presentation Skills: Persuasive communication skills for pitching ideas to investors and customers.

14.Time Management and Productivity: Time management techniques and tools to balance? entrepreneurial journey with other responsibilities.

15. Mental Health and Well-being: Strategies for managing stress, maintaining a work-life balance, and staying mentally healthy while pursuing entrepreneurship.

16.Success Stories:* Success stories of young entrepreneurs who have achieved their goals to inspire and motivate.

17. Global Perspective: Think globally and explore international markets and opportunities.

18.Feedback and Iteration: Importance of seeking feedback and iterating on the products or services based on customer input.

19.Financial Goal Setting: Setting realistic financial goals and milestones for the businesses.

20.????????? Community Engagement: To give back to their communities and contribute to social and economic development.

C.? Key Target Areas: Grass-root Innovation

1.????? Waste to wealth: Up-cycling, creative reuse, transforming waste materials

2.??? Water conservation and management: This could include topics such as rainwater harvesting, grey-water reuse, and ways to reduce water consumption

3.??? Sustainable agriculture: This could include topics such as organic farming, agroforestry, and conservation of traditional seed varieties. Vertical Farming, tiny/ backyard farms

4.??? Natural resource management:?This could include topics such as forestry, wildlife conservation, and sustainable use of local resources such as water and minerals.

5.???? Community development: This could include topics such as community organization, leadership development, and ways to build stronger, more resilient rural communities.

6.??? Health and sanitation:?This could include topics such as clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, and ways to improve public health in rural areas.