SME Times News Bureau | 09 May, 2022
Educational
institutes are not just mere places of learning; it is the place which
polishes the inner and sometimes hidden talents in each one of us, said
President of India Ram Nath Kovind.
He was speaking on the
occasion of inauguration of permanent campus of Indian Institute of
Management, Nagpur at Dahegaon Mauza, MIHA, Nagpur today (May 8, 2022).
Union
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister for Road
Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gardkari were also present on the
occasion.
The
President said that the curriculum gives us the occasion to introspect
within ourselves the purpose, the ambition and hence fulfill our dreams.
The
President said that we are living in an era where innovation and
entrepreneurship are appreciated and encouraged. Both innovation and
entrepreneurship have the ability to not just ease our lives through
technology but can also provide employment opportunities to many people.
He expressed confidence that the eco-system at IIM, Nagpur would
promote among the students the mindset of becoming job-creators, instead
of being job-seekers.
The
President was happy to note that IIM, Nagpur through its Centre for
Entrepreneurship has established IIM Nagpur Foundation for
Entrepreneurship Development (InFED).
He said that what is a matter of
immense pride is that InFED has successfully enabled women entrepreneurs
to graduate from Women Start-up Program and six of them have even
launched their enterprises. Such programs provide an effective platform
for women empowerment.
The
President said that our traditions have always emphasized upon sharing,
especially in the field of knowledge. Hence, it is our duty to share
the knowledge which we have gathered. He expressed hope that just as IIM
Ahmedabad has provided mentorship to IIM, Nagpur, the leading
professional schools of our country, technical, management or humanities
would provide mentorship to establish similar institutions.
He said
that knowledge sharing leads to greater growth of knowledge itself. He
congratulated IIM, Nagpur for taking the initiative to establish
satellite campuses in Pune, Hyderabad and Singapore.