Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India hosts 22nd Convocation; Confers degrees to 54 grads

Diplomas and fellows were conferred on 54 students, including 52 postgraduate diplomas and two fellows in management. Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri RN Ravi graced the grand ceremony as the chief guest. Ravi awarded scholastic medals to graduating students and delivered the convocation address.

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, a 'Centre of Excellence' recognised by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, hosted its 22nd Convocation. Diplomas and fellows were conferred on 54 students, including 52 postgraduate diplomas and two fellows in management. Governor of Tamil Nadu, RN Ravi graced the grand ceremony as the chief guest. Ravi awarded scholastic medals to graduating students and delivered the convocation address.

Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, welcomed the Governor and the guests. He outlined EDII’s work over 40 years, around its key domains of education, research, training, MSMEs, innovations, and inclusive development. Dr Shukla talked about EDII’s achievements in the domains of policy formulation and replicable development models in association with government ministries and departments as well as noted corporates, leading to the setting up of enterprises, revenue generation, and employment creation.

At the Convocation, alongside meritorious awards, President Alumnus Awards were also presented to a Business Entrepreneur and a Social Entrepreneur.

Awardees include:

• EDII President’s Alumnus Award 2023-Business Entrepreneur- Vivek Kataruka, Director, Chemshel, Purulia, West Bengal - world’s leading manufacturers of Seedlac and Aleuritic acid.
• EDII President’s Alumnus Award 2023-Social Entrepreneur- Tapan Kumar Ghosh, Managing Director of Kutch Agrotech Pvt Ltd, Bhuj and Managing Partner of Ecocell (into trading of Date Palm Plants & Products).
• Gold and Silver medals were also awarded to meritorious students.

The Chief Guest, RN Ravi, congratulated the graduating students, highlighting the incredible opportunities that await them in the current era. He said, “You are graduating at an opportune time when the country is undergoing comprehensive revolutionary transformation. This era is unfolding infinite opportunities for each one of us. So, you explore your destiny and soar high. Today, the entire country is one big family and every problem of the country is being dealt with, as a whole. The diversity of the country is special and imparts an identity to India. The country in encouraging its youth to tap their energies and potential; it is creating an ecosystem where the youth can step forth. Today, India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, with more than a lakh startups. This is only because of the enterprising spirit of our youth. I am sure this creative power of youth will make India the foremost economy of the world. India is on the path of sustainable development; so you all become a part of this unique India and lead the change.”

Advising the students, the Chief Guest said, “You are national assets so remain healthy, dream big and never lose your confidence. You will conquer the world and build the nation.”

President of EDII and Managing Director & CEO of IDBI Bank Limited, Shri Rakesh Sharma, delivered the presidential address.  The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.

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