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Commemorating the Ideals and Values

of Late Dr. V. G. Patel

In 2019 EDII initiated the 'Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial Lecture Series' to honor the
contributions of its Founder Director, Dr. V. G. Patel to the field of entrepreneurship. Late
Dr. V. G. Patel is credited with establishing the credibility of entrepreneurship across India
at a time when there were more sceptics than believers.

On 6th September 2024, EDII conducted the 6th lecture in the series. Noted
entrepreneur, Shri Savjibhai Dholakia, Founder & Chairman Hari Krishna Exports Pvt.
Ltd., delivered the Memorial Lecture. The Topic of the Lecture was 'Entrepreneurs are the
Pillars of Nation Building'.

Shri Savjibhai Dholakia, Founder & Chairman Hari Krishna Exports Pvt. Ltd.; Shri Harsh Patel, Son of
Dr. V. G. Patel & noted Entrepreneur and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII paying tribute to
late Dr. V. G. Patel.

“It is my honour to come and speak on this momentous occasion. Dr. Patel, a legendary
figure, was a true visionary who not only introduced entrepreneurship to our nation but
also instilled the values of independence & self-reliance through it. Only an
accomplished entrepreneur could convince the sponsors in 1983 to set up an
Entrepreneurship Institute. What a great achievement that was, and all that followed
as a part of his work continued to create history. I think Dr. Patel's attitude and skills are
a learning for today's entrepreneurs. He, in a way, sowed the seeds of Start Up India and
Atmanirbhar Bharat that we talk about so proudly today. The youths who want to
become entrepreneurs have to understand that hardwork and the strength to get up
after every storm, is what makes entrepreneurs. If you are entering into the field to earn
money alone, please stay away. Entrepreneurship is about resilience, strength of mind,
countless hours of hard work, sleepless nights and a positive mindset. I would also like
to give you all five mantras for success, which you all must repeat to yourself every
morning ---- I am the best; I can do it; God is always with me; I am the winner and Today
is my day. Dr. V G Patel stood for all these entrepreneurial values. I am glad Dr. Shukla is
carrying forward the legacy. My best wishes to EDII for all their future initiatives.”
- Shri Savjibhai Dholakia
Founder & Chairman, Hari Krishna Export Pvt. Ltd.

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