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Handholding Youths on the Trajectory of
Entrepreneurial Success
...Entrepreneurship Adventure Camp
Training and mentoring play a crucial role in motivating young minds to think beyond
conventional career options, and inspire them to create their own ventures. With this
vision, the Institute, in collaboration with Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of
Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal - a constituent unit of National Council of
Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Govt of India - organized Entrepreneurship
Adventure Camp from August 18 to 23, 2025. The Camp addressed vocational students of
class 11th & 12th. 60 students from seven districts of Gujarat participated in the camp. 7
teachers also participated to acquire the dynamics of conducting such camps.
The residential camp was designed to familiarise vocational students with the concept
and scope of entrepreneurship, encouraged them to consider it as a viable career option.
The camp sought to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by nurturing confidence,
creativity and opportunity identification skills. It also aimed to provide experiential
learning through interactive sessions, business simulations and field visits, while teachers
were also oriented to the camp’s methodology to ensure long-term impact.
As part of the camp, a special session was held on August 21-22. On the first day, Prof.
Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director, NCERT interacted with the students virtually and said,
“Youth of the nation should be willing to contribute towards nation-building and
entrepreneurship gives them this opportunity. The purpose of such skill-based education
is not just to prepare youths to secure employment but to groom them in a way that they
get equipped to play a vital role in shaping the future of the nation.”
The following day, Ms. Prachi Pandey, Joint Secretary (Institutions & Training), Ministry of
Education, Government of India, interacted online with the participants. She said,
“Vocational education and entrepreneurship are not only about economic independence
but are also pathways to shaping society and the nation. When the younger generation
moves forward with determination and clear vision, they secure their own future and also
contribute to the growth of the nation.”
September 12, 2025: Dr. Rajeev Sharma, Associate Professor & In-Charge - Department of SME
Development, EDII, participated in a panel discussion at the Gujarat Export Conclave on ‘Our
Gateway to Global Success’ organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ahmedabad.
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Addressing the students, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII,
spoke about the opportunities and challenges in the field of
entrepreneurship. He remarked, “Entrepreneurship is not
merely about business; it is about innovation, leadership and
possesses the power to bring social transformation. Children can
be imparted entrepreneurial competencies and skills through
structured training, and this process needs to start early for
them. I am happy that NCERT has decided to give this exposure to
students and placing them on the path of higher-order
achievements.”
Dr. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director, PSSCIVE, Bhopal, said, “The
Institute has been consistently working towards skill
development and such initiatives play a major role in readying
the future generation with skills that will help define their
future.”
The camp activities were coordinated by Dr. Pankaj Bharti,
Associate Professor, EDII. As Dr. Pankaj says, “Through this camp,
students gained hands-on learning and skills such as; creativity,
problem solving, leadership, design thinking and goal setting
skills. I am sure these skills and learning will build a successful
path for them.”
Students gained knowledge and also developed awareness
about the entrepreneurship as a powerful career option.
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