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President EDII, Shri Rakesh Sharma, said, “The Institute has successfully
created an entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem globally. The
Institute was ahead of its times in prioritizing entrepreneurship and
foresee how this discipline would be a game changer for achieving
national growth. Today, we witness regular deliberations, brainstorming
sessions and seminars on entrepreneurship development,
strengthening MSMEs and propelling startups and innovations, in all
academic forums. I congratulate the students for choosing to pursue
entrepreneurship and for venturing out at an opportune time.”
Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII traced the genesis of EDII over
more than 4 decades, and informed, “EDII has worked towards
promoting entrepreneurship, research & policy advocacy, innovations,
skilling, SME growth, livelihood & inclusivity and incubation. EDII
projects in association with Government ministries, State Governments,
Developmental & Multilateral agencies as well as noted corporates, are
visibly ensuring skill upgradation, setting up of enterprises, revenue
generation and employment creation, thus consolidating
entrepreneurship, PAN India.”
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Among the 78 students who graduated, 74 were awarded Post Graduate
diploma and 4 received fellow in management. Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan
awarded scholastic medals and delivered the convocation address.
Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII traced the genesis of EDII over
more than 4 decades, and informed, “EDII has worked towards
promoting entrepreneurship, research & policy advocacy, innovations,
skilling, SME growth, livelihood & inclusivity and incubation. EDII
projects in association with Government ministries, State
Governments, Developmental & Multilateral agencies as well as noted
corporates, are visibly ensuring skill upgradation, setting up of
enterprises, revenue generation and employment creation, thus
consolidating entrepreneurship, PAN India.”

Before the convocation, the
Chief Guest, Shri Ashishkumar
Chauhan, MD & CEO, National
Stock Exchange of India (NSE);
EDII President, Shri Rakesh
Sharma, MD & CEO, IDBI Bank
Ltd. and Dr. Sunil Shukla, DG,
EDII, had insightful discussions
with EDII faculty.

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