Entrepreneurship Education at Scale

PM Yuva Yojana: Empowering ITI & Polytechnic students across India

Challenge

Students from ITI (Industrial Training Institutes) and Polytechnics across India lacked access to quality entrepreneurship education and mentorship. Traditional classroom-based programs had low completion rates and limited reach, especially in rural areas where these institutions are located.

Solution

We developed the PM Yuva Yojana program, a comprehensive entrepreneurship education platform delivered through WhatsApp and accessible learning modules. The program included:

Interactive business planning modules
AI-powered mentorship and guidance
Market research and validation tools
Financial literacy and funding guidance
Peer networking and collaboration features

Implementation

The program was rolled out across multiple states in partnership with government agencies and educational institutions. We trained local coordinators, developed region-specific content, and created a support system that could scale across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

Program Implementation Timeline

Results

2,500+

students enrolled across 15 states

65%

program completion rate

50+

micro-businesses launched

78%

reported increased business confidence

Program recognized by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Testimonial

"The PM Yuva Yojana program transformed my understanding of business. Through the WhatsApp-based learning and AI mentorship, I was able to start my own electronics repair service. The program gave me the confidence and practical knowledge I needed to become an entrepreneur."

- Rajesh Kumar, ITI Graduate & Program Participant

Key Insights

Accessible technology platforms can bridge the entrepreneurship education gap in rural areas
AI-powered mentorship scales personalized guidance to thousands of learners
Government partnerships are crucial for large-scale educational program implementation
Practical, hands-on learning approaches lead to higher engagement and completion rates

Next Steps

Based on the success of PM Yuva Yojana, we're expanding the program to reach 10,000 more students in 2025, adding advanced modules on digital marketing and e-commerce, and developing partnerships with financial institutions for micro-lending support.