Mission Foundation Movement

Start-up Entrepreneurship Development Programe Success story Released

News | July 14, 2023

Date: 14th July, 2023 (11:00 am)

Venue: CM Conference Hall, Aizawl

Video and Print version of success stories from Start-up Entrepreneurship Development Programme (SEDP) was released by Chief Minister, Pu Zoramthanga today at CM Conference Hall. The programme was chaired by Pu Er Lalrinawma, Social Welfare & Tribal affairs Minister, Govt. of Mizoram. The programme opens with a short devotion led by R. Vanlalzauva, Director, MFM. MFM Executive Director Lalramchuanzela gave an indepth report on the the project and highlighted other projects undertaken by MFM. The Chief Minister released the Success Story of the project which is available on print and in Video format.

SEDP aims to benefit the households and communities even beyond the financial gains it provides. It seek to help rural people specially the marginalized sections, women, and SC and ST communities to gain a sense of dignity and self- reliance leading to great social changes.The overall objective of SEDP is to implement the Government’s efforts to stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty and unemployment in the villages by helping start and support rural enterprises.

SEDP is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Dept. Government of Mizoram. Mission Foundation Movement became the Project Implementing Agency and undertook this project with a total of 300 beneficiaries from 22 villages in Reiek RD block. Under this programme, 120 existing and 180 new entrepreneurs are given training and are provided with valuable tools and equipments free of cost to aid in their business.