Ladakh University hosts session on “Entrepreneurship: New Mantra for new Bharat”

University of Ladakh hosted a significant interaction session on the topic “Entrepreneurship: new mantra for new Bharat” by distinguished guests Sh. Satish Kumar, National co-organizer of SJM on July 31, 2024. Sh. Vinay Kumar, Organizational Secretary of the SJM for Punjab, Himachal, and Jammu & Kashmir also graced the session.

Prof. V.K. Jain, President NACS, Ahmedabad along with. Dr. Jigmat Dachen, Dean Students Welfare; Dr, Riyaz M.K. Khan, PRO/Dean School of Earth Sciences; Dr. MohdHussain, Dean Science; Organizing Secretary, LadakhPhanday Tsogspa, Balvinder Singh; Organizing Secretary, ABVP Ladakh, Abhishek; faculty and students were present at the event.

The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Ashu Rajput, AP (Education Deptt) by highlighting the importance of the event and introducing Satish Kumar, the key speaker who is well known for his impactful contributions to Indianentrepreneurship.

Vice Chancellor Prof. S.K. Mehta welcomed the esteemed guests with traditional Khatakas and Mementoes and emphasized the critical importance of entrepreneurship in today’s world. He highlighted how fostering entrepreneurial spirit is essential for innovation, economic growth, and addressing contemporary challenges. The event started with the release of book entitled "37 CroreStartups Ka Desh," by Satish Kumar, Vinay Kumar and Prof. Mehta. The book has been authored by Dr. Raj Kumar Mittal, presently member UGC. In his highly interactive talk, Satish Kumar focused on the transformative potential of entrepreneurship in India. He shared his extensive experience and insights. He stressed the importance of entrepreneurship and encouraged students to become job providers rather than job seekers.

He shared his inspirational journey, emphasizing the role of entrepreneurship in national development underscoring the importance of self-reliance and innovation. The highly informative session was a source of motivation and provided valuable perspectives on entrepreneurship, inspiring attendees to pursue their goals with renewed enthusiasm.

In addition to his keynote address, Satish Kumar actively engaged both faculty members and students, addressing their questions and providing practical advice on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Few students of UoL elaborated their entrepreneurial skills and explained how along with their studies, they are generating revenue for themselves, a much needed requirement to gain self-sustainability from a very young age.

He appreciated their efforts and emphasized that every young student has the entrepreneur skills, it is just a question of taking initiative. The event ended with the national anthem. The eminent guests also joined the on-going University’s Summer Camp and graced the valedictory program of the 10-day summer camp (July 22 to July 31, 2024) for school children organized by the University of Ladakh.

They lauded the efforts of the young participants and were excited to see the school students performing the skating and theatre performances in a well organised way. Satish Kumar and Prof. Mehta distributed prizes and certificates to the participants. Satish Kumar along with Vinay Kumar, Prof Mehta and other dignitaries led by Dr Riyaz M K Khan, Coordinator CISIC also visited the newly inaugurated “Centralized Interdisciplinary Science Instrumentation Centre (CISIC)” of the University, established under the DST-PURSE and UT Ladakh grants.

Entire team visited every section of CISIC spread over three floors and Geology Museum. Satish Kumar appreciated the efforts of Prof Mehta and his team for creating state of art facility for students and researchers and recorded his encouraging remarks in the Visitor’s Book.

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