• In 1982 CED came up with a unique combination of training in specific Industrial Skills and concept of Entrepreneurship Development was targeted at tribal and schedule caste candidates (priority sector) in1982.

• Entrepreneurship Development in the next year targeted in Zero Industry specified areas/locations in 1983 for uplifting of rural youth.

• Special purpose EDPs were designed for Science and Technology graduates in 1983 and on behest of the Government of India; CED conducted first such EDP in country and set mile stone in 1983.

• Looking at the overwhelming success in EDP for Science and technology in Gujarat, similar module of EDPs were replicated for the science and technology graduates all over the country.

• Management Appreciation Programmes were launched in 1984 for existing entrepreneurs to enrich and empower the entrepreneurs on Modern Management techniques.

• To sow the seeds of Entrepreneurship right from schooling days and budding, grooming and nurturing with the thought of entrepreneurship, CED started conducting Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAP) at Schools/ITIs,/Colleges and other educational and training institutes in Gujarat. Later on Entrepreneurship is now being taught in HSC/Polytechnics /BE/ B.Tech / B. Schools and so on in the State.

• CED conducts need based Human Resource Development Programmes for Academic, Industry and Business group participants to excel their work performance and aptitude.

• CED has successfully transformed the message of Entrepreneurship to each and every nook and corner of Gujarat.

• CED, pioneering entrepreneurship activities in India, has provided consultancy services for replicating Gujarat Module of EDP in many other states in the country.