Panaji: The Government of Goa’s Mukhyamantri Swayam Rojgar Yojana (MSRY) is emerging as a key driver of entrepreneurship and self-employment across the State. Designed to promote enterprise creation and sustainable livelihoods, the scheme combines financial assistance with structured entrepreneurship training and capacity-building initiatives.To implement the training component, the Government has partnered with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) Goa Centre. Through Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs) and Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs), aspiring entrepreneurs are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to establish and manage successful businesses.
As of May 2026, EDII Goa Centre has conducted 74 Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes, benefiting 3,905 participants, including youth, women, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, 10 Entrepreneurship Development Programmes have trained 615 participants in business planning, financial literacy, marketing, enterprise management, and government support mechanisms.The scheme also focuses on building an entrepreneurship-oriented academic ecosystem by strengthening the role of educational institutions. Faculty-oriented interventions, including One-Day Sensitization Workshops (ODSWs), Faculty Mentor Development Programmes (FMDPs), and Advanced Faculty Mentor Development Programmes (AFMDPs), are helping create a network of trained mentors capable of guiding future entrepreneurs.
Under these initiatives, four sensitization workshops have benefited 177 faculty members, while six Faculty Mentor Development Programmes have trained 186 participants. These efforts are fostering innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and startup culture within educational institutions.The growing participation and enthusiasm witnessed under MSRY reflect a positive shift towards entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and innovation-driven economic growth. The scheme continues to play a significant role in creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and supporting Goa’s journey towards inclusive and sustainable development.
