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Training Young Minds to Develop “I n d ia is a yo u n g "This camp brings

n a t i o n . T h e the concept of
Entrepreneurial Competencies demographic dividend entrepreneurship
of the country is its s k i l l s a n d
...Entrepreneurial Adventures Camp strength. So, the youths competencies to
of India are its most
students at a very
‘Catching them Young’ to help them evolve as effective leaders, problem solvers, creators prized possessions. early stage.
and decision makers, involves a model that inspires children to understand and grasp how I advise all youngsters to get skilled, informed Early exposure and adoption of such
certain unique competencies can help them blossom into strong personalities. and gain knowledge to leverage this abilities ensure emergence of winning
resourceful time of India. Nurture the seed personalities.”
In collaboration with PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education (Bhopal), National sown by EDII.”
Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Govt. of India, EDII offered - Shri P. N. Sharma Dr. Sunil Shukla
‘Entrepreneurial Adventures Camp’ to 78 Vocational Students. 10 teachers also Additional Commissioner, Dept. of Industries & Director General, EDII
participated as observers. This residential camp conducted during January 19 to 24, 2026, Commerce, Government of Rajasthan
focussed on innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship awareness. It sensitized
students towards entrepreneurship as a viable career pathway while equipping them with
foundational competencies related to opportunity identification, innovation, teamwork, “This was a unique “The camp was
and basic understanding of business. Parallel engagement with teachers worked on o p p o r t u n i t y f o r d e s i g n e d t o
developing their skills in teaching entrepreneurship through hands-on learning methods students to acquire c r e a t e a n
which included practical approaches. Guided exercises in classroom enabled students to skills and develop a engaging learning
develop skills, understand entrepreneurial opportunity seeking etc. The group activities fresh perspective to e n v i r o n m e n t
together with simulation exercises and presentations enabled the development of evaluate critical where students
teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. situations.
could freely explore ideas, engage in
Every session was carefully planned so that
every child could participate, express teamwork and understand their
The Chief Guest at the valedictory session was Shri P. N. Sharma, Additional Commissioner, strengths.”
opinions and learn.”
Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Rajasthan. Also present on the
- Dr. Vipin Kumar Jain - Dr. Pankaj Bharti
occasion were, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII; Dr. Vipin Kumar Jain, Programme Programme Coordinator, PSS Central Institute of
Coordinator, PSS Central Institute of Vocational Education, NCERT and Dr. Pankaj Bharti, Camp Leader, EDII
Vocational Education, NCERT
Camp Leader, EDII.

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