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It’s very rare that a summer camp has the power to transform a student—both in
Shri Ravi Teja Vasamsetty, Superintendent of Police terms of perspective and behaviour. But I can say, with pride and gratitude, that
(S.P.), Gandhinagar was the Chief Guest at the attending EDII did exactly that for me. I walked onto campus with zero expectations,
Valedictory session of 47th National Summer Camp convinced I was signing up for 10 days of monotonous lectures. But I was
on Entrepreneurial Adventures for Youth. Advising completely wrong. It turned out to be the exact opposite. Over the course of those
the participants, he said, “Believe in yourself and do ten days, my understanding of entrepreneurship was reshaped, my confidence
your karma, success will follow. As the Bhagavad soared, and I made incredible friends from all over the country. I no longer shy away
Gita teaches, doing your karma is in your hands; the from new opportunities or people—a major win for the introvert in me!
results are not. Entrepreneurship is not easy, but
those with perseverance will succeed. Never lose Each morning started at 5:30 AM with a yoga session at 6:00 A.M. At first, it felt
sight of your goal.” exhausting—especially with the warden’s alarm—but soon, that 45-minute session
became the best part of my day. It reminded me how disconnected I had been from my
Awarding the participants, Dr. Sunil Shukla, physical health, and slowly, it began to strengthen not just my body, but my mindset too.
Director General, EDII stated, “I After yoga and freshening up, our day would begin with morning prayer meets at 8:00 P.M.
congratulate each one of you for What struck me most was how inclusive they were—religion and language were no
successfully completing this camp. barriers, and the atmosphere felt like home. Each morning, Eesha Ma’am would share an
Implement the skills you have acquired, inspiring story that lit up our minds with motivation and purpose.
with the right mindset. Keep working hard,
remain positive and always remember to The lectures by Sanjay Sir, Satya Sir, Kavita Ma’am, Rohan Sir, and others completely
continue the process of learning.” transformed how I saw entrepreneurship. I learnt that entrepreneurship isn’t just about
profit—it's about people, purpose, and behaviour. I discovered the difference between an
entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, and an enterprise. And that’s just a small piece of what I
took away.

One of the most powerful experiences was the daily MILLY (Most Important Lesson Learnt
Yesterday) sessions with Pankaj Sir. Although I’ve spoken in public before, I’ve always
lacked self-confidence. On Day 2, the idea of speaking in front of 60 people terrified me. I
Dr. Sunil Shukla felicitating Ms. Margi Shah who only stood up after 40 others had gone before me. But by Day 10, I was confidently among
secured All India Rank - 4, in UPSC examination. the first 15 to volunteer! What made this camp so impactful was how they never forced us.
She was invited as an achiever in the 45th They encouraged us to take initiative on our own—creating a safe, nurturing space that
National Summer Camp on Entrepreneurial truly brought out the best in me.
Stimulation for Children.
We were divided into six teams for thematic and cultural presentations. Working with such
a diverse group taught me how to distribute tasks and lead with empathy, using everyone's
strengths. Each night, our cultural showcases—filled with skits, dances, and
From entering the room on the first day knowing literally no one, to knowing
everyone's life stories by the last day - this journey has been incredible. From songs—reflected the beautiful diversity and talent of India’s youth.
having a fear of public speaking to confidently sharing the 'most important Our visit to NID (National Institute of Design) expanded our thinking beyond business. We
lesson learnt yesterday', and from knowing very little about entrepreneurship saw how design and entrepreneurship intertwine, opening up new dimensions of
to understanding effective communication and persuasion strategies, goal creativity and innovation. And of course, I’ll never forget the friends I made and the
setting and achievement, creativity and innovation, design thinking and memories we created. Had I not attended EDII, I would have missed out on meeting such
ideation, team building and leadership, the Business Model Canvas, problem- intelligent, passionate, and kind-hearted people. I’ve never felt more accepted and
solving and negotiation, emerging technological trends, entrepreneurial finance and planning, and connected with people my age. This summer camp helped me disconnect from the virtual
social entrepreneurship — this camp was nothing short of transformative. Engaging in various world and truly experience life. I explored what our country has to offer, and for that, I will
activities with Pankaj Bharti, Sanjay Rao, Rohan Shah, Kavita Saxena and many other respected be forever grateful.
personalities was marvellous. Mr. Meet Jatakia inspired me to be like him for sure. Learning how body
language plays a very important role in communication with Mr. Sanjay Rao and discovering how Thank you, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Pankaj Sir, Diwakar Sir, and
being confused can benefit with Rohan Shah. Every Part of this summer camp was productive... Sunil Sir, for 10 unforgettable days that changed my life!
Chaarvi Jain, Participant
Pragati Dayma, Participant 47th Summer Camp on Entrepreneurial Adventures for Youth
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