Empowering Entrepreneurs: IIM Jammu Launches Second Batch of Business Accelerator Program for SC-ST Entrepreneurs in Partnership with Ministry of MSME, National SC-ST Hub, DICCI, and CII“.
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), National SC-ST Hub, Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce (DICCI), and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) inaugurated the Business Accelerator Program for the SC-ST entrepreneurs in IIM Jammu Campus at Jagti on 15th Jan 2024. The Chief Guest of the programme was Ms. Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, MSME Govt of India, and Guest of Honor Padma Shri Ravi Kumar Narra, President, DICCI.
The event was presided over by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, Shri Khurshid Dar, Head, CII, J & K and Ladakh, Dr. Mahesh Gadekar, Chairperson, Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, IIM Jammu. The event commenced with the lamp lighting ceremony followed by an address about the program by Dr. Mahesh Gadekar, Chairperson, Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, IIM Jammu.
The Centre for Diversity & Inclusion at IIM Jammu is dedicated to transforming the lives of entrepreneurs from SC & ST Entrepreneurs, providing them with an avenue to realize their hopes and aspirations. Established to enhance the lives of underprivileged Entrepreneurs, the Center offers a safe environment for exploring and understanding the intricacies of entrepreneurship. The program features assistance from the National SC-ST Hub and a scholarship by IIM Jammu.
The program features assistance from the National SC-ST Hub and a scholarship by IIM Jammu. The inaugural ceremony culminated with the National Anthem and a vote of thanks by Dr. Vedika Saxena, Member, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, IIM Jammu.
