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Doctoral Colloquium
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII
said, “The Biennial Conference consistently provides a platform
for the researchers and educators worldwide, to share their ideas
and innovations which are important for understanding the
complexities of entrepreneurship. By bringing together leading
researchers and educators, this forum facilitates dissemination of
research revelations, fostering new perspectives and shaping the
future of entrepreneurial practice, thus empowering aspiring
entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to succeed.”

Another important event of the conference was the Doctoral Colloquium where the
Dr. D.M Pestonjee, Psychologist and esteemed academician, the PhD. scholars and FPM students from across the country, were mentored and guided on
Chief Guest at the valedictory function stated, “Entrepreneurship their research work. Seen here are (L to R) Dr. Arun Kumar G, Professor, Department of
was, for a long time, believed to be a natural instinct, but that it Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai; Dr. Sunil Shukla,
can be taught has now come to be accept and endorsed widely. I Director General, EDII; Dr. Satyajit Majumdar, Professor, Centre for Social
urge PhD. scholars to undertake research on the various phases on Entrepreneurship & Dean, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of
entrepreneurship and their impact on entrepreneurs. Several Social Sciences Mumbai and Dr. Kailash BL Srivastava, Professor, Department of
critical issues still need to be addressed.” Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur.

Best Doctoral Awards were presented to Ms. Tanaji Pavani Prabha, Ph.D Scholar, BITS
Pilani (Hyderabad) and Mr. Ashutosh Mishra & Ms. Anuja Sharma, FPM Scholars, EDII.

Vice Chancellors'/Directors' Conclave

Entrepreneurship Immersion Programme

Entrepreneurship Immersion Training Programme for Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies,
Bangalore, was held at EDII from March 4 to 8, 2025 and March 11 to 15, 2025, for 47
participants. The programme aimed to equip students with the necessary skills and mindset
As a part of the conference, a Vice Chancellors'/Directors' Conclave was also held to discuss the Innovations in
needed to pursue entrepreneurship as a viable career option. It provided hands-on exposure to
Entrepreneurship Education. Universities from across the country were represented, moderated by (1st from L) Prof. real-world business scenario, including market dynamics, business planning, financial
(Dr.) Harivansh Chaturvedi, Director General, IILM Delhi, New Delhi. The panelists included (L to R) Prof. (Dr.) Deepak management and risk assessment. Through interactive sessions, field visits, and case studies of
Kumar Srivastava, Director, Indian Institute of Management Ranchi; Prof. (Dr.) Rajat Moona, Director, Indian Institute
successful entrepreneurs, students gained practical insights into opportunity identification,
of Technology Gandhinagar; Prof. (Dr.) Rajul K. Gajjar, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad;
business model development and customer acquisition strategies. The programme fostered
Prof. (Dr.) Ravi P Singh, Provost, Adani University, Ahmedabad; and Prof. (Dr.) Sameer Sood, Director, National problem-solving abilities, creativity, and resilience, preparing students to start their own
Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar.
businesses or adopt an entrepreneurial approach in any career path.

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