Your Partner in Grassroots Entrepreneurship and Self-Reliance.
In the vast rural and semi-urban stretches of India—particularly in regions like Sikkim and the North-East—there is immense untapped potential for local entrepreneurship. Many individuals, especially women and youth, are eager to earn a living, build a future, and contribute to their communities, but they often lack the know-how, support systems, and financial access to turn that aspiration into reality.
Project Udyog Mitra by Unnati Foundation is designed to change that. It is a comprehensive initiative aimed at nurturing small businesses and self-employment ventures across a range of sectors. Whether it’s a food stall, homestay, dairy farm, or tour guiding service, we help individuals start small, grow steadily, and become truly “Atmanirbhar”—self-reliant and self-sustaining.
To address this pressing gap, Unnati Foundation has launched Project Unnati Scheme Mitra—an initiative that empowers people to understand, access, and implement the Government of India’s Unnati scheme effectively. From helping with registration on the portal to enabling smooth claim submission after project implementation, we stand beside individuals and enterprises every step of the way.
Many people have an idea but aren’t sure how to start. We help them assess feasibility, understand costs, estimate income, and sketch a simple yet realistic business plan that works in their context.
We provide full guidance on:
Our goal is to ensure no one is left behind due to paperwork confusion.
Project Udyog Mitra connects entrepreneurs to:
We guide them on loan application preparation, documentation, repayment planning, and bank liaison—ensuring they don’t fall into debt traps and instead use finance as a growth enabler.
From how to price products to how to greet guests at a homestay, our practical workshops and on-ground training programs cover:
Digital skills (for bookings, payments, social media)
Many small businesses struggle to reach customers. We help with:
We don’t disappear after the launch. We provide ongoing mentoring, track progress, resolve challenges, and help pivot or scale when necessary.
The journey from idea to income can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for first-generation entrepreneurs or those in remote areas. Project Udyog Mitra simplifies this journey by becoming a friend, mentor, and guide to aspiring entrepreneurs.
We equip small business owners with the right knowledge, tools, and support—so they can:
It’s not just about launching businesses—it’s about sustained livelihoods, community growth, and local economic strength.
Sector-Agnostic, Region-Focused
Project Udyog Mitra is open to any small business idea across multiple sectors. We support ventures in:
We tailor support according to the business type, scale, local demand, and individual capabilities of the entrepreneur.
Most people, particularly in the Sikkim and the North-East:
This is where Project Unnati Scheme Mitra steps in as a handholding partner, guiding people through the entire process—from awareness to implementation and claims.
To address this pressing gap, Unnati Foundation has launched Project Unnati Scheme Mitra—an initiative that empowers people to understand, access, and implement the Government of India’s Unnati scheme effectively. From helping with registration on the portal to enabling smooth claim submission after project implementation, we stand beside individuals and enterprises every step of the way.
Udyog Mitra places strong emphasis on women-led and youth-driven businesses, as they are key to transforming households and villages into micro-economies. We create safe spaces for:
Returnee migrants to reintegrate through entrepreneurship.
Self-reliance isn’t about mega-factories—it starts with a family-run eatery that feeds a neighborhood, a homestay that hosts trekkers, or a mushroom unit that supplies to the local market. Through Project Udyog Mitra, we make these dreams accessible, achievable, and sustainable.
We envision a future where hundreds of micro-entrepreneurs in Sikkim and the North-East are:
Together, Let’s Build Grassroots Entrepreneurs
At Unnati Foundation, we believe every small business is a big step toward transformation. Project Udyog Mitra is not just about businesses—it’s about building confidence, income, and identity among those who need it most.
If you have the will, we have the way. Let’s get started.
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