CED has played important role initially as Entrepreneurship Development Cell. In GIIC since 1970 and then as CED since 1979 in fostering entrepreneurial growth by systematic training programs in Urban, Semi Urban and Rural areas. However its role in rural entrepreneurship has remained noteworthy. The training includes information; managerial and motivational inputs followed by personal guidance and need based follow up.

Looking to the present need some new dimensions are added to the activities which includes development of counseling centers for existing and new entrepreneurs to assist in new ventures. Also, counseling them for preparing survival or growth strategies.

By improving the productivity, value addition and managements systems of existing cottage/small units through various counseling inputs or enhancing their financial base through more loan up gradation efforts are also undertaken. Schedule caste and tribe entrepreneurs and artisans practicing traditional craft are put on priorities for the purpose.The institute as a pioneer is still contributing to the efforts, with same magnitude and with co-ordinate efforts under the chairmanship of Industries Commissioner, Gujarat.