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MOU Signed Between DIC Ghaziabad and SkillingYou to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship

• ByStartupStory     |    July 2, 2025

To encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of the district, the District Industries Center (DIC) Ghaziabad and SkillingYou have signed an MOU.

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 Shri Nath Passwan, General Manager, DIC Ghaziabad, and Praveen Kumar Rajbhar, Founder and CEO, SkillingYou.

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.

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.”

SkillingYou, recognized among India’s Top 100 Promising Startups by Google and MeitY and an awardee at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, has already trained over 500,000 youth across the country in employability and business skills. In Ghaziabad, the organization will work closely with the administration to execute this entire entrepreneurship initiative and help young people become self-reliant.

The program will begin 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.

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