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In honor of its esteemed founder, Late Padma Shri Dr. V. G. Patel, EDII initiated an annual lecture series in
2019. Dr. V. G. Patel recognised by the entrepreneurship fraternity as the 'Pioneer of Entrepreneurship
Movement,' dedicated his life to promoting entrepreneurship, both within India and outside. His enduring
faith in entrepreneurship touched many lives and gave them a purpose. His belief led to the establishment
of the National Resource Institute-EDII-in 1983. This ongoing lecture series, now in its fifth year, stands as a
testament to Dr. Patel's extraordinary contributions to the field of entrepreneurship.

On September 6th, Chief Guest, Shri Piruz Khambatta, a distinguished entrepreneur and the driving force
behind the Rasna brand, delivered a talk on the theme, 'Entrepreneur: The Nation Builder,' during the
Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Lecture- 5th in the series. The lecture's theme encapsulated the essence of Dr.
Patel's vision and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship as a cornerstone of national development.

Shri Shailesh Modi, Sr. Visiting Faculty, EDII commenced the session by acknowledging Dr. Patel's pivotal role
as the architect of the entrepreneurship movement in India. He underscored Dr. Patel's systematic
approach to entrepreneurship education, research, and training, which aimed to elevate these domains to
the status of recognized and indispensable development strategies for the economy.

(L-R) Shri Piruz Khambatta, Chairman, Rasna Group; Founder Trustee - Areez Khambatta Benevolent Trustand
Chairman- Rasna Foundation; Ambassador - Make In India initiative and NITI Aayog; Honorary Consul General,
Republic of Korea and Dr. Sunil Shukla,Director General, EDII paying homage to Late Dr. V.G. Patel.

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