Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 17: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce (DICCI), launched the 11th batch of the Capacity Building Program on Small Business Development Units (SBDUs), here today.
This initiative aims to establish 22 SBDUs across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, empowering entrepreneurs and strengthening institutions for entrepreneurship development. The event was inaugurated by Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu.
In his address, Prof Sahay highlighted the vast opportunities and encouraged participants to leverage Government schemes like the J&K Yuva Scheme, in which IIM Jammu is actively involved, aiming to create over 1.4 lakh jobs. Stressing the value of hard work, humility, and ethical practices, he shared success stories of industrialists like the Ambanis and Birlas. He urged participants to dream big while using the five-day program to learn from established entrepreneurs and faculty.
Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, emphasized the institute’s focus on entrepreneurship and job creation through the SBDU project. He encouraged participants to use the five-day program to gain insights, collaborate, and spark new ideas, highlighting its value for their career growth.
Dr Mahesh Gadekar, Chairperson, Centre for Small Business Development, IIM Jammu, in his address, provided an overview of the program, setting the stage for an enriching journey of learning and growth. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Garima Saini, Program Director, IIM Jammu.
Present on the occasion were Dr Vivek Sharma, Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), IIM Jammu and Naren Karunakaran, Consultant, SBDU, IIM Jammu. The event was coordinated by the Small Business Development Unit Team, IIM Jammu.
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