JAMMu : An awareness workshop on “Be a change maker, become an entrepreneur- Milestones ahead” was Wednesday organised by Start-up Cell, Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu in collaboration with ACIC- RISE Association (Incubator) under the patronage of Principal Dr. Sameru Sharma.
The online workshop consisted of two substantive sessions examining the components of Start-ups Journey. Veena Hanamsagar, Chief Executive Officer, ACIC RISE Association and Paramjit Singh, Founder and Director, RCED Chandigarh focused the discussion regarding the entrepreneurial requirements, the different barriers that stop the way of an entrepreneur and various aspects that shape the future of the start-ups.Veena Hanamsagar discussed the importance of entrepreneurship and the avenues that are open for the young entrepreneurs and various facilities available at the ACIC RISE Association incubation canter supported by the Government of India, NITI Aayog under the AIM mission.
The resource person Paramjit Singh focused on the importance of entrepreneurship in driving the Indian success story. He shared his experiences and discussed issues and challenges faced by the new-age entrepreneurs. While interacting with budding entrepreneurs and other participants, Mr. Singh affirmed that entrepreneurs could help create a better society through sustainable development. He added that supporting and promoting entrepreneurship not only has a positive impact on the country’s economy and existing businesses but also increases the likelihood of finding innovative solutions to social challenges faced by communities around the world. Singh also suggested the participants to keep on updating and hone their skills and encompass a realistic and practical approach for achieving sustainable success in their ventures and other endeavours of their life.
Overall, the interactive session included guidance and direction for the young minds to strengthen their professional motives.
Dr. Sameru Sharma, Principal GCET, Jammu emphasized the need to recognize the gaps in the market and had a word of advice that the budding entrepreneurs should avoid being a straggler to successfully capture the market.
She lauded the guidance provided by the speakers and the efforts of the organizing team comprising of Dr. Bhawna Sharma, Associate Professor & Chairperson Star- up Cell, Er. Sheetal Gandotra, Convenor, Start-Up Cell, Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, Coordinator, GCET, Jammu,Dr. Vibha Mahajan, Assistant Professor (A.A), Member, T&P Cell, GCET, Jammu and student coordinating team including Sunidhi Sharma, Jaanvi Sharma, Mandeep Singh and Mohammad Sami.
