New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has undertaken a series of initiatives in 2025 to promote self-employment, enterprise creation and sustainable livelihoods, particularly among youth, women, SHGs and aspiring micro-entrepreneurs, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary informed the Rajya Sabha.

The initiatives are aligned with the Skill India Mission under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 4.0), PM JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Through its autonomous bodies, National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), the Ministry...