2013 Power to Empower Challenge has now been extended until 9th December 2013

The deadline for the 2013 Power to Empower Challenge 2013 (P2E 2013) has now been extended until 9 December 2013, 12:00 PM IST. Managed by Ennovent and TiE Delhi NCR on behalf of the National Skills Development Corporation and India@75, P2E 2013 will identify and reward (supported by the Muthoot Pappachan Foundation) the best solutions for bridging the gap between the supply and demand of skilled labour in India.

Applications for Power to Empower 2013 Challenge will be accepted until December 9, 2013 as part of two distinct categories: 1) Idea: A solution concept developed on paper 2) Operations: Organisations (for and non-profit) executing solutions on the ground.

You can apply or nominate for the Power to Empower 2013 Challenge here

Winners receive:

Cash reward of RS 3.5 lakh and of RS 1.5 lakh for the Operations and Idea categories respectively from the Muthoot Pappachan Foundation, the CSR arm of the Muthoot Pappachan Group

Access to the high profile EMPRETEC program, an initiative of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and IBF National visibility through online and media promotion

All winners and finalists also receive complimentary passes to high-profile events, introductions to investors and access to renowned experts for capacity development. In addition the applicant with the highest votes and the first connector to the winner in each category receives Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

After the application and voting period closes on December 9, 2013, the top entries will be long-listed. Long-listed candidates will then be asked to submit a detailed application to select the winners by March 2014.

For more information visit www.powertoempower.in or email [email protected]