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Entrepreneurial Awareness Workshop held at CGC Landran
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, August 2, 2024: Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) Landran hosted 'Udhyami Udaan – Empowering the Aspirations of Young Innovators,' an entrepreneurship awareness workshop organized by the MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Ludhiana, in collaboration with the Atal Community Innovation Center (ACIC) RISE Association, CGC Landran.
The event aimed to inspire and motivate budding entrepreneurs, especially students, to establish their own enterprises and become the job creators of tomorrow by leveraging the various schemes offered by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
The MSME Development & Facilitation Office (DFO), Ludhiana, a field office of the Government of India, Ministry of MSME, O/o DC (MSME), plays a crucial role in the development of existing and prospective micro, small, and medium enterprises across Punjab State and UT Chandigarh.
The workshop featured notable dignitaries, including Mr. Krishan Kumar, Assistant Director of MSME-DFO, Ludhiana; Mr. M.K. Bhardwaj, Lead District Manager of Punjab National Bank, SAS Nagar; Mr. Devinder Singh, Assistant Director of MSME-DFO, Ludhiana; Ms. Anupama Rani, Assistant Director of MSME-DFO, Ludhiana; and Mr. Kimpreet Singh, Senior Industrial Promotion Officer (SIPO) from the District Industries Centre (DIC), SAS Nagar.
These esteemed guests were warmly welcomed by Dr. P.N. Hrisheekesha, Campus Director of CGC Landran; Dr. Ruchi Singla, Director (R&D) of CGC Landran; and Dr. Amaresh Kumar, along with faculty members from various departments of CGC.
Krishan Kumar highlighted the significance of self-employment and entrepreneurship, detailing the roles and responsibilities of the MSME Development and Facilitation Office.
He emphasized the importance of understanding the various government schemes available, such as the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), and encouraged participants to be well-prepared in their respective business fields.
M.K. Bhardwaj discussed the pivotal role of lead banks in implementing government schemes, ensuring that beneficiaries can effectively start and scale their businesses.
He highlighted successful government schemes like the Mudra Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PMVKS), and the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) among others.
He shared the inspiring story of the Munjal Family from Ludhiana, who transformed a small loan of Rs. 50,000 into the globally recognized Hero Honda brand, underscoring the synergy between banks and government schemes in building successful businesses.
Kimpreet Singh, SIPO from the District Industries Centre (DIC) SAS Nagar outlined the various schemes provided by the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab, and Invest Punjab for emerging entrepreneurs. Ms. Anupama Rani elaborated on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and other initiatives promoting rural products and artisans.
The event concluded with an insightful panel discussion on Success Mantra for Entrepreneurship, featuring stories and experiences from successful entrepreneurs.
Their narratives provided valuable lessons and inspiration, making the workshop a transformative experience for participants. The workshop effectively empowered the next generation of entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in their business ventures.