ZP, Udhyam launch programme for students of 30 schools in district

 

 

 

 

 

Zilla Parishad (Secondary School Education Department) in collaboration with Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and its alliance partner Udhyam Learning Foundation (Udhyam) on Tuesday launched Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Program (EMDP) for students of 9th-grade in 30 schools across the district. The programme aims to cultivate a mindset of entrepreneurship as well as upskill students through a hands-on, experiential learning approach. As part of the initiative, Udhyam’s team will conduct a full-day Training of Trainers (ToT) session for the selected teachers, equipping them with the necessary tools and techniques to implement the EMDP effectively which will be executed over next 8 to 10 weeks. Ravindra Katolkar, District Education Officer said, “We believe in the importance of fostering a culture of entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. EMDP will prove to be beneficial to students as well as teachers to enable them with critical thinking skills required in the future.”

 

Udhyam, a key partner in this venture, believes that the programme’s timing aligns with the evolving job market and the pressing need for entrepreneurial skills. Mekin Maheshwari, Founder and CEO, Udhyam Learning Foundation, said, “In a world where adaptability and creativity are paramount, EMDP equips students with mindset and skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of 21st century.” Speaking about the programme, Ketul Acharya, President, GAME, expressed his enthusiasm stating, “Over the last five years, we have made critical interventions and helped scale India’s journey towards job creation as well as building the right ecosystem to promote an entrepreneurial mindset across the country. Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth, and by instilling this mindset in students, we are not only preparing them for the future of work but also empowering them to create positive change in their communities.”