Budding entrepreneurs of Home Science wins national level business plan competition by SIDBI
More than 25 entries were received at all India level
cityairnews
Aug 17, 2020 08:59
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Chandigarh: The budding entrepreneurs of Government Home Science College bring another moment of pride for the college by winning the National Business Idea Competition sponsored by SIDBI. In sync with the mission of ‘Aatm Nirbhar Bharat’, and as an endeavor to motivate the students to hone their skills by understanding the nitty gritty of startup ideas in a more detailed and structured manner, potential entrepreneurs of the college enthusiastically participated in the National level Business Plan competition organized under Swavalamban Idea Lab by Small Industrial Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The students have submitted their detailed project plan for the competition.
More than 25 entries were received at all India level, the young entrepreneur, Anupreet Kaur Sobti, of the college has been selected amongst few and has been awarded cash prize vouchers of Rs. 5000 and Rs. 10,000 each. These vouchers will be used for meeting the cost of acquiring skill/upskilling through training under any skilling centre of Ministry of Skill Development. These vouchers will also help to meet the cost of preparation of detailed project report relevant to the respective Business Plan.
This budding entrepreneur and winner of the competition is currently running her own startup ‘Dietaura’ to enhance nutrition education amongst the masses. Her Business Idea reflected an effort to fill the gap of demands of the society by completing their nutritional demands through innovation in food products. Another budding entrepreneur, Jasmine, a student of B.Sc. 3rd year has been awarded with the participation certificate.
Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, congratulated the students for their achievement. She motivated the students to be job creators rather than job seekers. She further appreciated them for their hardwork and never dying spirit as during pandemic times when jobs are scarce, the students are coming up with innovative ideas and moving towards self- employement.
