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Addressing the audience, Shri Piruz Khambatta, said, “It is my honour to
come and speak on the momentous occasion as EDII hosts their 5th lecture
in Dr. V.G Patel Memorial Lecture series. Dr. Patel, a legendary figure, was a
true visionary who not only introduced entrepreneurship to our nation but
also instilled the values of self-reliance through it. He talked about Start Up
India and Atmanirbhar Bharat even before the ideas became popular. I give
my best wishes to EDII for all their future initiatives.”

Dr. Sunil Shukla paid tribute to late Dr V.G. Patel recalling Dr. Patel's exceptional
contribution to the economic development of the nation by introducing and promoting
the concept of entrepreneurship. He said, “Entrepreneurship has traversed a long
journey from being doubted upon as a career option to being accepted as a wholesome
development tool. I am happy to be mentored by Dr. V. G. Patel and be a part of this
movement. Today the country is emphasizing on entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in
view of the advantages that come about to the economy, nation and its people. I am glad
this recognition to the discipline has come about and EDII is making a meaningful
contribution to this process of growth by widespreading entrepreneurship.”

Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship Trainer/
Educator/Mentor 2023

EDII has instituted the 'Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship Trainer /
Educator / Mentor' to honor the late legendary who emphasized on the significance of
instituting a cadre of entrepreneur trainer-motivators to sustain the entrepreneurship
movement. The Award is presented to an entrepreneurship professional for his / her
outstanding performance / contribution in Entrepreneurship Training / Education /
Mentoring / Knowledge Creation, leading to the setting up of enterprises. For 'Dr. V. G.
Patel Memorial Award for Entrepreneurship Trainer/ Educator/Mentor' 2023, EDII
received 378 nominations from 147 institutions across 26 states in India.

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