IIM Jammu conducts Capacity Building Program for entrepreneurship

Director IIM Jammu with participants of Capacity Building Programme for entrepreneurship development.
Director IIM Jammu with participants of Capacity Building Programme for entrepreneurship development.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 5: For entrepreneurship development, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu conducted Capacity Building Program, fourth batch, under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India.
Throughout the program, participants were immersed in a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in various domains relevant to today’s dynamic business environment. From strategic management to leadership development, the program offered a holistic learning experience aimed at empowering individuals to excel in their respective fields.
The valedictory function was graced by the presence of Prof B S Sahay, Director of IIM Jammu while Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Academics; Dr Mahesh Gadekar, Chairperson of the Centre for Small Business Development, IIM Jammu, and Naren Karunakaran, Consultant at the Centre for Diversity Cell and Inclusion, IIM Jammu were also present on the occasion.
Prof Sahay emphasized the importance of progress and self-belief, urging everyone to move forward without undermining themselves. Highlighting the rapidly evolving nature of the business landscape, he underscored the significance of continuous learning and professional development. “In navigating the complexities of the modern business environment, continuous learning is not just an option; it is a necessity,” he remarked.
He stressed the importance of individual effort in contributing to the greater good of society and the nation. “We must not only work hard for ourselves but also strive to make meaningful contributions to society and our nation,” he asserted, inspiring the participants to leverage their talents and abilities for the betterment of the world around them.
Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, in his address, emphasized the transformative power of education and urged the participants to leverage the knowledge and skills acquired during the program to effect positive change in their respective organizations and communities.
Vote of thanks was presented by Dr Mahesh Gadekar, Chairperson of the Centre for Small Business Development, IIM Jammu.
The Project of Transforming Informal Businesses through SBDUs, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has been envisaged to strengthen institutions to deliver quality initiatives for entrepreneurship development across identified locations i.e. 22 SBDUs to be established across the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.