PCM SD College for Women holds Expert Session  on ‘Innovation and Start-Up Ecosystem Enablers’

Jalandhar, August 26, 2023: In order to encourage, inspire and nurture young students towards innovation and entrepreneurship, the Institution's Innovative Council organized an Expert Session on 'Innovation and Start -Up Ecosystem Enablers'. 

Around sixty seven students and faculty members participated enthusiastically.  The resource person of the event was Shubham Tandon, CEO of ‘My Pahadi Dukan’.  As a start-up enabler Shubham Tandon told his  journey as to how he started up with just Rs 6000 and post then, he never looked back. Now he has reached the heights of success with his  strong determination and patience. 

Further, he explained the basics of startups, including its initiation, raising funds, legal and ethical aspects of startups. He also guided students about various Punjab Start Up institutions such as CIIF, IEDC, NABI , NIPER etc. He also emphasised upon the need to develop an entrepreneurial approach necessary for the growth and success of any business, an urgency to develop the appropriate research skills which should be inculcated in any individual to become good entrepreneurs. He also addressed the questions of the students. The session served as a motivation and an encouragement for young minds who are aiming to become successful entrepreneurs. 

President Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice- President Vinod Dada, the honourable members of the Managing Committee and the worthy Principal Prof.(Dr.) Pooja Prashar appreciated  the efforts of the Innovative Council for successfully organising  the event. It proved a fruitful session.