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Collaborations, Associations &
Deliberations...
Atmiya University, Rajkot, hosted the International
Conference on Emerging Trends & Contemporary
Practices During 9th Feb to 10 Feb, 2024. On 9th
Feb, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII was
invited as Chairperson/Moderator of Plenary
Session.
Glimpse of the plenary session 1 titled "Disruptive
Technologies Skilling And Future of Work" at the
2nd International Conference. Where Dr. Sunil
Shukla, Director General, EDII shared insights on
Disruptive Technologies. Dr. Shukla underscored
the importance of proactive measures by
educational institutions and policymakers to foster
an ecosystem conducive to technological
innovation and entrepreneurship.
February 26, 2024: Ms. Charlie Fraser, India
On 24th Feb, 2024 Dr. Sunil Shukla, DG, EDII
Partnership Manager, Innovate UK from UK
shared his insights on entrepreneurial solutions
Research & Innovation (UKRI) and Gaurav
in sustainable agriculture for the session on 'Role
Gurung, Senior Portfolio Manager, Tech and
of Intuitions to promote Sustainable Agriculture’
Innovation, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
held during the National Conference on Natural
at British High Commission in India visited EDII to
Farming by Gujarat Institute of Development
discuss the possibilities of joint initiatives on
Research (GIDR) Ahmedabad & Gujarat Natural
entrepreneurship's impact on economic
Farming Science University (GNFSU), Halol.
development and social welfare.
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Shri Sanjay Datta, President, ICICI
Foundation visited the Institute on
8th February, 2024. The discussions
centered around joint initiatives to
ensure economic empowerment of
the weaker sectors.

Ms. Charlie Fraser, India Partnership Manager,
Prof. Bart Norre, Associate Prof. UAS, School of
Management Fribourg, Switzerland interacting with Innovate UK from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
and Gaurav Gurung, Senior Portfolio Manager, Tech
the audience during the National Tourism Day on
January 25, 2024. and Innovation, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI),
at British High Commission in India, visited EDII on
February 26, 2024. to discuss the possibilities of joint
initiatives on entrepreneurship's impact on economic
development and social welfare.

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