In a fast evolving economic landscape, youth entrepreneurship is fast gaining momentum, driven by government-backed initiatives focused on skill development and startup support. With various schemes in place and partnerships between local administrations and organizations like SkillingYou, young Indians are being equipped with practical training, business mentorship, and financial guidance.
These efforts aim to foster self-reliance, reduce unemployment and encourage innovation at the grassroots level. By providing structured support- from aptitude testing to startup launch assistance, the government is enabling a new generation of entrepreneurs who can contribute meaningfully to country’s growth story.
At district level also, such efforts are being made by the state administrations. To encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of the district, the District Industries Center (DIC) Ghaziabad and SkillingYou, an organization known for its quality technical and educational training, have signed an agreement.
Through this partnership, young people will get practical business knowledge, structured training, mentorship, and continuous support to help them start and grow their own ventures. Under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udhyami Loan Yojana, eligible youth will also be guided in securing financial assistance for their businesses.
The agreement was formalized in the presence of Abhinav Gopal (IAS), Chief Development Officer (CDO), Ghaziabad, who played a key role in shaping this initiative. Also present were Nath Paswan, General Manager, DIC Ghaziabad, and Praveen Kumar Rajbhar, Founder and CEO, SkillingYou.
CDO Abhinav Gopal said, “We want our youth to have the right training and mentorship so they can confidently set up their businesses. Real change happens when timely information and support reach the right people.”
The program begins with the selection of youth who wish to start their own businesses, for which they will fill out an application form. After applying, they will take a free Yuva Udhyami Aptitude Test through the SkillingYou mobile app to assess their skills in areas such as market understanding, business knowledge, learning mindset, risk-taking ability and financial awareness. Based on the test results, selected participants will be provided with a one-month business training program covering everything from launching a startup to marketing, sales, finance, legal requirements, social media, and the use of AI in business.
After completing the training, they will receive certificates. Further support will be provided to help them access government loan schemes and set up their businesses with step-by-step guidance and handholding. This initiative is expected to boost new enterprises, create employment opportunities, and strengthen economic growth across the district.
