JOTE, May 29: The officials of industries department and RWD Poma division visited entrepreneur development institute (EDI) here under Sangdupota circle of Papum Pare district on Friday to review the status of the institute.
While briefing the media, Techi Jobae, executive engineer, RWD which is executing the project said that infrastructure works will be completed within two months and building will be handed over to the department of industries within the stipulated time.
“The project has been delayed due to changes in the scope of work and also funding was not regular,” he said. Further he said due to non occupancy some of the buildings need to be repaired.
The director industries Habung Doni termed EDI as a very important project for the state.
“As soon as the building is handed over to us, we will start the work to make it functional. If everything goes as per plan, we will start classes by next year,” he said.
The work for EDI started way back in 2012. Once completed, it is expected to become a hub for imparting skill and entrepreneurship development to the trainees. The institute will be run by the department of industries.
