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With multiple changes taking place in the economic environment, we are witnessing new
forms, segments and categories of industrial organizations, on a regular basis; all of which
points towards the fact that the pace of innovation has lately been quite healthy in India.
Innovation is the life blood of a growing economy. Innovations in business model,
marketing, product design, product pricing etc. have been visibly pursued by ambitious
entrepreneurs and startups. And, for this phenomena to continue on a regular and efficient
basis, it is important to have a continuous supply of entrepreneurs who can take calculated
risks based on their understanding and competencies.
Entrepreneurship means constantly competing with oneself, constantly raising of the bar
to achieve the highest levels of performance, stretching and sweating, venturing into areas
which very few can spot, take calculated risks, never give up and be passionate about
creating 'something' new. I am happy to state that year after year, EDII has been reaching
out to trainees including students, professionals and also the marginalized, to train and
mentor them to rise above barriers and 'create'. These trained entrepreneurs have the
ability to marshal resources to achieve end objectives, innovatively. The success stories of
our trainees affirm the power of entrepreneurship training. And, truly speaking such
inventiveness and ingenuity in approaches is mandatory to achieve the objectives that the
country has set before itself.
Entrepreneurship curriculum and training has the element of inducing such traits in
students at a young age. While EDII has been advocating this and doing its bit in orienting
students towards the 'winning' discipline of entrepreneurship, it is good to see that
regulatory bodies have also been prioritising it through supportive policies and schemes.
So, let's celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship as the new and innovative Nation beckons
us all to do our bit !!!
- Sunil Shukla
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