Micro Enterprise Development for Project Officers and Field Officers

Poverty alleviation and unemployment are the two major issues before the Government of India and the State Governments in the country. The concept of income generation by economically weaker sections of society through the setting up of micro-enterprises is slowly but steadily gaining momentum in all the states. the concept of income generation, a tool to erase poverty has been experimented with through Micro Enterprise Development (MED). One of the ways to Facilitate and provide Micro Enterprise Development (MED) is through the promotion and Development of Micro Business Centers (MBC). The MBC is the powerhouse for Developing ambitious micro businesses, which helps to create real growth through the fusion of Support services delivered by expert business practitioners. The MBC will promote Entrepreneurship among the slum people and economically backward people and create Self-employment for them. It will be set up with an investment of Rs 25 lakhs and funded by the ministry. Content: The programme content includes discussions on: • Policies and Programmes of various Ministries in promoting Micro Enterprise Development (MEDs) • Planning for MEDs and Support Mechanism • Identification of viable Micro Enterprises • Human Resource Development for Implementation of Micro Business Centers (MBCs) • Micro Financing and the concept of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) • Product Feasibility Techniques • Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) • In plant exposure visit