Seamless Service towards Entrepreneurship since 1997
Centre For
Entrepreneurship Development
Registered under Societies Act, 1956 • ISO 9001-2015
Smt K. Rama Devi
President, CED-ALEAP
Leadership & Legacy
Under the dynamic leadership of Smt. K. Rama Devi, CED has been a catalyst for change. We operate with a commitment to transforming economic landscapes by empowering individuals to become job creators rather than job seekers.
Key Recognitions
- • BMO Awardee
- • Over 1000 programs conducted
- • Partnered with Ministries of Agriculture, MSME, & S&T
Our Vision
To be the premier international centre of excellence in entrepreneurship development that facilitates, supports, and promotes the creation of startups.
Our Mission
To contribute to economic development through enterprise creation, rigorous training, research, and consultancy. CED is also deeply committed to community development programmes.
Strategic Facets & Programs
From agriculture to high-tech startups, our training ecosystem covers it all.
Women Entrepreneurship
We design programs specifically to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in women. Our initiatives range from “Bala Udyami” for children to advanced skill training for women in textiles under the Vandematharam project.
- 700+ Women Trained explicitly in EDP
- 35,658+ Women skill-trained (Vandematharam)
- NABARD Livelihood Programs (Jute, Maggam work)
CED serves as the Nodal Training Institute for AC & ABC (Agri-Clinics & Agri-Business Centres).
Agri-Business & Food Processing
AC & ABC Scheme (MANAGE)
Transforming agriculture graduates into agri-preneurs. Conducted 25+ programs in Telangana & 10+ in Andhra Pradesh.
PMFME (Food Processing)
Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, we act as a District Resource Organization (DRO) to formalize micro food processing enterprises.
Idea Generation & Startups
We believe in catching them young. Our "Open Day" awareness programs for college students foster idea generation and validation.
Scope of Services
- Handholding Support (RGUMS)
- IPR & Patenting Awareness
- ZED & Lean Manufacturing
Open Day Idea Generation
Students presenting prototypes
Impact Stories
Real people, real ventures, real growth. Here are the entrepreneurs we've had the privilege to train.
G. Usha Bharghavi
Dhathri Natural Farm
Trained under AC & ABC. Started organic farming on 6 acres in Medak. Supplies organic produce to Hyderabad stores and runs a dairy with 7 milch cows.
Swetha
Garuda Plastic Works
B.Sc graduate trained in EDP. Started an Induction Moulding plastics unit with ₹50L investment. Employs 7 people with a monthly turnover of ₹1.7 Lakhs.
Mrs. Sujatha Edulakanthi
ISTA Foods
Home maker turned entrepreneur via EDP training. Started ISTA foods with ₹5L. Now employs 10 persons with a monthly turnover of approx ₹4 Lakhs.
Mudigiri Raju
Agri-Machinery Service
B.Sc Agri graduate trained under AC & ABC. Purchased a combined harvester with Govt subsidy/loan. Provides critical harvesting services to farmers.
Ajita Suchitra Veera
Imaginem Cinema Pvt Ltd
Acclaimed Film Director trained in Blended Learning. Her movie 'Ballad Of Rustom' was shortlisted for Oscars Best Picture contention.
Kavya
Kavya Pickles
Trained in AC & ABC Vijayawada. Established a pickle and spice unit in Nellore employing 4 people. Distribution radius expanded to 60kms.
Dr. Mahalakshmi Reddy
Lyo Florals
Utilizes Freeze Drying technology for floral preservation. Aims to make Lyo Florals a top brand for gift and souvenir solutions.
Gade Ashok Reddy
ANDARI AHARAM (FPO)
Working as VAA in Palnadu. Started a Farmer Producer Organization with 50 farmers, now grown to 250. Awarded Best Entrepreneur of AP in 2022.
Governing Body
- Mrs. K. Rama Devi (President)
- Mrs. Tripuramba (Senior Vice President)
- Mrs. B. Kavitha Rajesh (Secretary)
- Mrs. Kalluri Padmavati Annapurna (Member)
- Mrs. Cherukuri Hima Bindu (Member)
- Smt. Durga Bhavani(Member)
- Mrs. Pallavi Joshi Tonpe (Member)
- Mr. Bhujanga Rao (Member)
- Mr. Viiveck Verma (Member & Advisor)
- Mrs. Reshma Takur (Member)
- MSME Commissioner Of Industries Govt Of Telangana
Future Tech
Imparting entrepreneurship training in emerging fields such as Drone Technology, AI, IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, and Robotics.
Collaboration
Partnering with like-minded organizations and individuals to strengthen and expand our entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Innovation
Embracing new challenges and fostering continuous innovation across our training methodologies and delivery models.