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Shri Rakesh Sharma, President of EDII and Managing
Director & CEO of IDBI Bank Limited, delivered the
Presidential Address. He highlighted the advantages of
pursuing entrepreneurship and the remarkable
achievements of EDII alumni. He remarked, “The
institute's alumni have set up enterprises that are
garnering praise and attention for the successful pathways
that these have created. Some of these enterprises have
gone on to be listed entities. The institute's alumni are
fortunate to receive advice from the Hon'ble Prime
Minister, State Chief Minister, and other noted stalwarts. I
wish that more people come forward to explore the
benefits of being an entrepreneur and discover how they
could learn to establish their enterprises and succeed with
rewarding decisions and judgments.”

Dr. Shukla highlighted EDII's four-decade journey across
various domains, including education, research,
training, policy advocacy, MSME growth, innovations
and start ups. Dr. Shukla also shed light on EDII's notable
a c h i e v e m e n t s t o w a rd s d e v e l o p m e n t a n d
institutionalization of replicable development models
for inclusive growth, in collaboration with government
ministries, departments, and prominent corporates.

These efforts, he highlighted, were noticeably leading to
the establishment of sustainable enterprises, revenue
generation, and creation of employment opportunities.

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