Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday organized a one-day Entrepreneurship Orientation Program (EOP) for the students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) here at its Sempora campus.
The program was specifically designed for B.Sc. Forestry students, who were accompanied by faculty from the Department of Forestry, SKUAST-K. The primary objective of the program was to develop an entrepreneurial intention among the students besides awareness about the vast opportunities and institutional support mechanisms available for aspiring entrepreneurs. The orientation session placed a strong emphasis on educating students about the critical role that entrepreneurship and innovation play in shaping modern careers. The participants were encouraged to view entrepreneurship not only as a viable career path but also as a means to contribute to economic growth and societal transformation.
Around 83 students participated in the Orientation Programme who interacted with the faculty and were briefed about the evolving entrepreneurship culture in the U.T of Jammu and Kashmir along with business plan modelling, Detailed Project Report (DPR) formulation, capacity building and providing financial and market linkage including handholding and mentorship support to the aspiring entrepreneurs. The students were also briefed about the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27.
A key focus of the interaction was to encourage students to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option. They engaged in brainstorming sessions on innovative startup ideas and discussed their potential to be developed into successful business ventures. The event also included a Q&A session where students shared their perspectives on entrepreneurship and clarified their doubts with the experts.
The program was coordinated by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Research (CEER), a program vertical of the institute, under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director, JKEDI. Faculty members from various verticals of the institute shared insights into JKEDI’s initiatives and its role in fostering an enabling environment for entrepreneurship in the region.
The students were accompanied by Dr. Shah Murtaza Mushtaq, Assistant Professor-cum-Scientist, Division of Forest Resource Management Faculty of Forestry along with other faculty members.
This EOP-cum-interaction session is part of JKEDI’s ongoing initiative to introduce students to the world of entrepreneurship and enhance their understanding of startups as key drivers of innovation and economic development.
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