Government of Odisha | Odisha Skill Development Authority
Perks of Swakalpa
100 hours Entrepreneurship Training
Swakalpa provides tailored, interactive sessions, by seasoned Trainers with real-world expertise, on entrepreneurial knowledge and skills for a successful business venture.
10,000+ Candidate Participation
Swakalpa aims to train over 10,000 individuals, with diverse skill sets from across Odisha through a carefully curated self-employment curriculum.
25% Women Representation
Adhering to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) approach, Swakalpa ensures the inclusion of women with a provision of 25% women representation providing them support in their professional vision & plans.
24 Weeks of Mentoring & Handholding
A shortlisted cohort of 1,000 candidates will be provided expert support from experienced & diverse industry professionals to help them establish their business through appropriate procedures including credit & market linkages.
1,000+ Micro-Business Set Up
Swakalpa aims to generate more than 1,000 businesses in Odisha by facilitating expert support which will enable sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Candidates Mobilized
21061+
Candidates
Enrolled
11530
Candidates
Certified
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"Being a part of Swakalpa has been a game-changer for my business. The exhibition allowed me to connect with a broader audience, and the positive comments on my products were heartening. Recieving teh award among so many stalls has been beyond imagination for me."
Ahalya Nayak
(Founder, Ahalya Handicraft)
I am happy to join the Swakalpa program. The constructive feedbacks from my trainers & mentors has helped me shape my idea to an executable plan. During the business pitch competition the jury's feedback was extremely helpful for me to keep my spirit high.
Chinmayee Das
(Founder, Art Paradise)
Reetanjali Tripathy
(Founder, Pihhu Ladies Beauty Parlour)
Swakalpa helped me in getting a structured idea regarding starting a business. I was able to sharpen my ideas & financial approach for my business.
Purandar Kumbhar
(Founder, Purandar Handloom)
"Thanks to Swakalpa, I had the incredible opportunity to showcase my products at the exhibition. The positive feedback I received were beyond my expectations. The exposure provided by the program has significantly expanded my customer base, and I am eager to continue this journey with Swakalpa."
Sabita Behera
(Founder, Sri Gopala Milk Products)
I am excited & glad to share that now I can go to the market with confidence in my products. I can now imagine myself being a successful entrepreneur in future.