Government Degree College Baramulla Organizes Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme in Collaboration with JKEDI
The Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship (II&E) Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Business Administration of Government Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla, and the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Center Baramulla, organized a day-long Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme on the theme “J&K Start-Up Policy 2024-27: Role of JKEDI in Start-Ups.” The event, held at the New Conference Hall of the College, focused on fostering entrepreneurial awareness and building a start-up culture among students.
The programme began with opening remarks by Dr. Syed Mutahar Aaqib, Coordinator ARIIA and II&E Cell, who provided an overview of the initiative and stressed the importance of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
In his welcome address, Principal Prof. Mohammad Shafi Lone emphasized the necessity of entrepreneurship in the contemporary world, urging individuals to become job creators rather than job seekers. Prof. Lone highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia and institutions like JKEDI to establish a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and congratulated the organizers for their efforts in this direction.
Dr. Humaira Qadri, Convenor of the II&E Cell, underscored the cell’s achievements and reinforced the significance of fostering entrepreneurial culture in higher education institutions. She shared the college’s initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Afshan Yousuf Khan, Head of the Department of Business Administration, introduced the esteemed speakers, paving the way for the technical sessions.
The first session, led by Dr.Navreen Tariq, Assistant Faculty at JKEDI, explored the importance of entrepreneurship in making the region self-sufficient. She highlighted key sectors such as agriculture, handicrafts, and dairy, which hold potential for substantial growth and development.
The second session, conducted by Mr. Ayat Ullah Bashir, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Baramulla, provided an in-depth overview of the J&K Start-Up Policy 2024-27. He discussed the benefits available to students pursuing entrepreneurship alongside their education and elaborated on the roles of mentorship, angel investors, and venture capitalists in supporting start-ups.
The event also featured an interactive Q&A session, during which students actively engaged with the speakers, seeking clarity on various entrepreneurial aspects. Their queries were addressed with expert insights, making the session highly interactive and enriching.
In his concluding remarks, Prof. Tariq Ahmad Chalkoo, Staff Secretary and Advisor to the II&E Cell, encouraged students to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career path in light of shrinking job markets. He motivated them to identify opportunities and create avenues across diverse sectors.
The event concluded with the presentation of mementos to the guest speakers as a token of appreciation. Dr. Afshan Yousuf Khan extended a formal vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and contributors. Moderated by Dr. Syed Mutahar Aaqib, the programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty and students across various departments, m
