Ranchi, Aug 5 (KNN) IIM Ranchi has signed an MoU with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to promote tribal entrepreneurship in the state of Jharkhand. 

This MoU aims to introduce livelihood opportunities for janjati regions through skill-based interventions within geographies and promote their holistic development at the grassroot level, according to an official release. 

The primary aim of this internship programme is to offer valuable exposure to 80 interns from IIM Ranchi in the realm of social projects.

They will be actively involved in the planning and strategy development efforts of Singi Dai Van Vigyan Kendra, a multi skill development centre. The programme is specifically focused on crucial areas like medicinal plants, horticulture, and aromatic essential oil segments, aligning with the region’s local resources and culture, the release added.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, MD, NSDC International, said, “By fostering entrepreneurship opportunities in agriculture, medicinal plants and aromatic oils is a crucial step towards empowering the tribal communities and fine-tuning their skills in niche areas.”

“Through our cooperative efforts, we aim to provide skill upgradation, robust training, and the necessary toolkit to the students of IIM Ranchi, extending the mentoring support to India’s tribal communities,” he said.  (KNN Bureau)