One Day Conference on ‘Need of Entrepreneurship Development’
at colleges for Principals/Directors under
Entrepreneurship and Rural Development Conclave Mumbai
(ERDC) 2024
11th February 2024
At the
Indian Institution of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)
Organized by
Indian Institution of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)
In Association with
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar (IIT Ropar)
Entrepreneurship and Rural Development Centre (ERDC)
Overview
Looking at the present scenario of the country unemployment is a major problem
which needs to be addressed but is alarmingly increasing every year. When more
than 40 million students completing their higher education every year there is a
need for 40 million employment opportunities every year but in comparison to
that there are less than 4 million employment opportunities. Especially after
covid 19 there is a decline in past jobs as well. For sustainable economy of
country there is a strict need for more employment opportunities which can only
be achieved by setting new entrepreneurial ventures.
Entrepreneurship plays an influential role in the economic growth and standard
of living of the country. Entrepreneurship development is a powerful tool to
empower individuals and improve their social acceptance. It must be
complemented by economic growth and employment opportunities to meet the
rising aspirations of youth. The challenge lies not only in a huge quantitative
expansion of facilities for Entrepreneurship, but also in the awareness to opt it.
Present model of Entrepreneurship development in country prohibits people in
mass number to opt entrepreneurship as there is a belief that entrepreneurship is
only for extra ordinary intelligent & privileged people only. To curb this myth
there is a need for entrepreneurship awareness to masses & that can be achieved
by introducing Entrepreneurship Development to college and university students
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as students during this time period finalize their direction for their careers. And
as per the latest scenario the colleges/universities are giving the mindset of job
seeking (Highly paid Jobs) only. So, there is a need to introduce Entrepreneurship
Development model in a planned and organized manner to schools where they
can connect with other stake holders of the startup ecosystem.
To cater demanding needs of the country in economic perspective, it is necessary
to boost Entrepreneurship at grassroots levels. Here in this conference we are
focused to discuss, create & launch Entrepreneurship Development Program
through Personality Development Centre’s for desired personality of an
entrepreneur by intervention of various stake holders including schools, colleges
& universities with backup support of technical expertise & manpower having
support of Government Institutes, Schemes & Industrialists.
One Day Conference on Need of Entrepreneurship Development at Colleges
for Principals and Directors under Entrepreneurship and Rural
Development Conclave (ERDC) Mumbai 2024 is being organized by the Indian
Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) in association with Indian
Institute of Technology, Ropar (IIT Ropar) and Entrepreneurship and Rural
Development Centre (ERDC) with a view to create entrepreneurial mindset &
abilities of college students of the region for greater impact in the socio-economic
development of the region.
About the Organizers
Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)
Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai is ranked 9th in the National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for 2022 among Management
Institutes across India. IIM Mumbai is committed to creating skilled professionals
in diverse functional areas like Operations Management, Analytics, Finance,
Marketing, Project Management, HR, Information Technology, and
Sustainability Management. IIM Mumbai has established The Centre of
Excellence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The centre aims to
conduct cutting-edge research, knowledge creation, and capacity-building
programs to develop India's logistics sector through applied research and industry
outreach to tackle real-time business scenarios.
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar (IIT Ropar)
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar is one of the eight new IITs set up by the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, to
expand the reach and enhance the quality of technical education in the country.
This institute is committed to providing state-of-the-art technical education in a
variety of fields and also for facilitating transmission of knowledge in keeping
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with latest developments in pedagogy. These two areas of focus will enable
students to gain exposure to recent trends in their chosen domains of study and
gain practical experience through a wide variety of activities the institute
facilitates in its own campus and arranges for in collaboration with industry and
other institutes.
Entrepreneurship and Rural Development Centre (ERDC)
Entrepreneurship and Rural Development Centre (ERDC) is dedicated to build a
vibrant start-up ecosystem, by establishing a network between academia,
financial institutions, industries and other institutions of the region by supporting
start-ups & entrepreneurs by providing them possible support from the existing
systems. The aim of ERDC is to encourage entrepreneurship in social, technical
& rural areas so as to enhance employment generation and development of urban,
rural & semi urban areas.
Conference Details
Overview
To cater to the demanding needs of the country in economic perspective and move
ahead in the direction of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, it is necessary to boost
Entrepreneurship at grassroots levels. Thus, a platform is required to discuss,
create and launch Entrepreneurship Development Program through Proposed
Entrepreneurship Development Centres for various stake holders including
colleges and universities with backup support of technical expertise and
manpower having support of Government Institutes, Schemes. Experts from NITI
Aayog, Ministries, Institutes, Industries & policy makers can make audience
understand the need to establish centers for Entrepreneurship Development at
colleges. Background, present scenario, scope, need, schemes and challenges of
Entrepreneurship Development will be discussed through different sessions.
Objective
The broad theme of the conference is to create a platform for different stake
holders for Entrepreneurship Development at the college level. This platform will
assist in initiating various projects and collaboration for further development.
This conference will highlight roles and responsibilities of various stake holders
for the way forward.
Expected Outputs
1. Awareness and Collaboration: Increased awareness among school
principals, village sarpanches, and college principals regarding the role of
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entrepreneurship in addressing unemployment and fostering rural
development.
2. Knowledge Transfer: Dissemination of innovative strategies, Three-
Phased Entrepreneurship Development Program, fostering a deeper
understanding of entrepreneurship promotion.
3. Networking: Enhanced networking opportunities, connecting participants
with successful entrepreneurs, experts, and stakeholders in the startup
ecosystem.
4. Ecosystem Building: Insight into building supportive ecosystems for
entrepreneurship at the school and village levels, as well as strategies for
sustainable rural entrepreneurship.
5. Action Plans: Development of actionable plans during concluding
sessions, providing a roadmap for implementing entrepreneurship and rural
development projects.
Recommendations:
1. Incorporate Entrepreneurship in Education at every level.
2. Integrate entrepreneurship education into school and college curriculum,
fostering a mindset of innovation from an early age.
3. Establishment of Supportive Ecosystems: Encourage the creation of
supportive ecosystems for entrepreneurship at the grassroots level,
involving local communities and stakeholders.
4. Collaborative Initiatives: Facilitate collaboration between educational
institutions, government bodies, industries, and NGOs to create a holistic
approach to entrepreneurship development.
5. Continuous Learning: Implement continuous learning programs for
principals, sarpanches, and university officials to stay updated on evolving
entrepreneurship and rural development practices.
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6. Mentorship Programs: Establish mentorship programs connecting
experienced entrepreneurs with aspiring individuals, providing guidance
and practical insights.
7. Rolling Out for Impact: Pilot Programs to be initiated in selected schools
and villages to test the effectiveness of the proposed strategies, collecting
feedback for refinement.
8. Government Collaboration: Collaborate with government bodies to align
the initiative with existing schemes, ensuring widespread adoption and
sustainability.
9. Online Platforms: Develop online platforms for resource sharing,
networking, and continuous learning to extend the impact beyond the
physical events.
10. Monitoring and Evaluation: Implement a robust monitoring and
evaluation system to track the progress of implemented projects, making
data-driven adjustments for continuous improvement.
11. Scaling Success Stories: Highlight and scale successful projects,
showcasing their impact to inspire others and attract more participants.
Participation
This Conference is designed for Directors / Principal of Technical Institutions,
Directors of Universities/ National Institutes & Selected Teams of colleges of
Maharashtra; Goa; Dadra and Nagar Haveli along with other representatives,
policy makers, academic professionals, researchers, curriculum developers,
entrepreneurs, industry representatives, government officials and officials from
entrepreneurial support agencies.
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TENTATIVE PROGRAM
One Day Conference on Need of Entrepreneurship Development at colleges
for Principals and Directors
on 11th February 2024
Time Program Schedule
9:00 – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 – 11:00 AM Inaugural Ceremony
11:00 – 11:30 AM Tea
11:30 – 12:30 PM Technical Session 1 ‘Entrepreneurship & New Education
Policy
12:45 – 1:30 PM Technical Session 2 ‘Imagination and Creativity Seed to
Entrepreneurship –
Background and Present Scenario’
1:30 – 2:30 PM Lunch
2:30 – 3:15 PM Interaction with an Entrepreneur
3:15 – 4:00 PM Technical Session 3 ‘Establishment of EDC in Colleges’
4:00 – 4:30 PM Concluding session & Action Plan
4:30 PM onwards Networking over High Tea
Venue – Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)
Key Takeaways:
1. Certificate of participation will be provided.
2. Chance to interact and network with industry experts.
3. Accommodation and Food will be provided.
4. Registration and participation for the conference is free of cost.
Registration Link for the Conference:
https://forms.gle/1SYWCkMKFPSi2QAQA
For Any Query Contact:
Ms. Abhisha Jindal,
Coordinator ERDC
Mob No: +91 8054145588
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