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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Viksit Bharat' not merely govt policy, but a collective aspiration: NITI Aayog's Saraswat
Synopsis Vijay Kumar Saraswat addressed EDII. He said Viksit Bharat is a collective aspiration. Entrepreneurs are primary architects of this vision. He inspired students about India's growing entrepreneurial landscape. He emphasized cross-cultural communication. Solutions must contribute to India's development. Seventy-four graduates received diplomas at the convocation. The event occurred at EDII's Ahmedabad campus.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
74 conferred degrees at EDII's 24th convocation
Ahmedabad: Vijay Kumar Saraswat, member of NITI Aayog and former secretary of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), on Friday said that the vision of Viksit Bharat, a developed India by 2047, is not merely a govt policy but a collective aspiration. It requires entrepreneurs to be its primary architects. Dr Saraswat was speaking at the 24th convocation of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) at Bhat near Gandhinagar, where he was the chief guest. He also said that research is no longer an issue with India – we produce great research and researchers. However, the issue lies in producing translational research where the gap between research and implementation must be filled, he added. The event saw 74 students of courses including PGDM-E, PGDM-IEV, and the fellow programme receiving their degrees. Those present at the convocation included Rakesh Sharma, EDII president and CEO of IDBI Bank, and members of the EDII governing board.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Arunachal youths get lessons in entrepreneurship
Itanagar: In a push to boost entrepreneurship among the youths of Arunachal Pradesh, the industries department has launched a week-long entrepreneurship development programme (EDP) in collaboration with the Ahmedabad-based Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India ( EDII ). The initiative, inaugurated by state industries and skill development minister Nyato Dukam, aims to bridge the gap in professional training and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills needed to launch and sustain successful ventures. Thirty carefully selected participants from 14 districts of the northeastern state are attending the programme, which covers key areas such as business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, digital tools, and awareness about government schemes. Addressing the participants, Dukam said entrepreneurship is a vital tool for economic growth.
