New Delhi, Feb 23 (KNN) The Startup India Odisha Yatra attracted over 220 students who pitched their startup ideas during an event held at Sri Sri University in Odisha.

The event was organized with the aim to identify entrepreneurial talent in the state and at the same time help young minds in realizing their startup dreams.

“The one-day boot camp event was aimed at searching for entrepreneurial talent in the university and creating a startup-friendly ecosystem not only in the institution but in the entire state as a whole”, a release from the organizers informed.

Commenting on the event, Odisha MSME Minister Prafulla Samal  said that for bringing in transformation at global level, it is pertinent to start with small parts within the society.

Also L.N Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of MSME informed that the program is designed with a focus to sensitize tier 2, tier 3 towns about the startup ecosystem and encourage the aspiring entrepreneurs and youth to set up their ventures in the state.

The Vice Chancellor of Sri Sri University, Dr. Nand Lal in his address during the event spoke of the various opportunities and challenges that a young entrepreneur might incur in his way towards setting up his or her own startup.

“There is tremendous amount of craftsmanship between a great idea and a great product”, the VC added. (KNN/DA)