Q.Describe the major national-level institutions that conduct Entrepreneurship Development Programmes in India and state the role of each.

A handful of national institutes — each with a distinct role — anchor entrepreneurship development in India.

Entrepreneurship development in India is anchored by several national-level institutions, each with a clear and distinct role.

1. NIESBUD — National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (Noida). An apex national body of the Government of India whose role is chiefly coordination and standard-setting: it designs model syllabi and training material for entrepreneurship programmes, conducts training of trainers so that others can run EDPs across the country, organises programmes for entrepreneurs, evaluates EDPs, and carries out research and documentation in entrepreneurship and small business.

2. EDII — Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (Ahmedabad). An autonomous, national-level institute sponsored by leading public financial institutions and supported by the Government of India, and a pioneer in entrepreneurship education and research. It designs and conducts EDPs and trainers' training programmes, develops teaching material and tools for identifying and developing entrepreneurial competencies, offers post-graduate education in entrepreneurship, and undertakes research and consultancy, including special programmes for women and disadvantaged groups.

3. NSIC — National Small Industries Corporation. A Government of India enterprise whose role is to aid, promote and foster the growth of small and micro enterprises. Besides services such as machinery supply on easy terms, marketing and credit support, it runs training and incubation programmes and technical/entrepreneurship development programmes that help new entrepreneurs acquire skills and start their units.

4. IIE — Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (Guwahati). A national institute with a special focus on entrepreneurship development in the North-Eastern region. It conducts EDPs and trainers' training, undertakes research, and develops entrepreneurship in areas that need special attention. …