Addressing the Business Conclave organised here by the Buddhist Entrepreneurs Association of Commerce and Industries (BEACI) at the Dr Ambedkar International Convention Center in Nagpur on Sunday, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari spoke passionately about entrepreneurship, a positive attitude, and self-reliance. He said quality, hard work, and entrepreneurship are the way forward. Gadkari stated that the world does not need war; it needs Buddha. “India does not need youth who beg for jobs; it needs entrepreneurs who provide jobs,” he observed. Sharing his personal experiences, Nitin Gadkari said, “I wasn’t very focused on academics, but I was focused on my dreams.

 

I always felt that I should not be a job seeker, but a job creator.” In his introductory remarks, Ratnadeep Kamble, Founder and President of BEACI, provided guidance on crucial topics, including opportunities for Buddhist and SC/ST entrepreneurs, affirmative action policies in Government and private sector contracts, and the inclusivity of SC/ST entrepreneurs in the economic growth of Vidarbha and Nagpur. Sweety Kamble, Co-Founder, BEACI, gave a detailed presentation on new business opportunities for Buddhist entrepreneurs across various sectors. BE Jayesh Ramade, CMD, Sahayog Group; BE Gunwant Devpare, CMD, Pyramid Group; and BE Sushil Patil, CMD, Project Construction Corporation; were special guests on the occasion. The event was moderated by Ashok Jambhulkar, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Samir Ramteke.