IIM Jammu launches Business Accelerator Program for SC-ST entrepreneurs

Jammu, May 16 (KNN) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu on Monday inaugurated the Business Accelerator Program for SC-ST entrepreneurs and wards (aspiring entrepreneurs at the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida.

It is in collaboration with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), National SC-ST Hub, Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce (DICCI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The Chief Guest of the programme were Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, MSME Govt of India, while Ravi Kumar Narra, President, DICCI was the Guest of Honour.

Lauding the initiative Mercy Epao, Joint Secretary, MSME, emphasized that formal training in management concepts by IIM Jammu with access to best industry mentors, and capacity building interventions is sure to play a pivotal role in the upliftment of marginalized sections of the society and thereby contributing to the nation building exercise.

Dr. Milind P. Kamble, Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu mentioned that the program is designed to equip young SC-ST entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills and support needed to grow and scale their business.

The inaugural ceremony also featured addresses by K.K. Sharma, General Manager-SG (NSSH), National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Rashmi Mansharamani, Chairperson, CII WUP HR & IR Focus Group and CHRO, Wave Group and Sanjiv Dangi, Vice-President, DICCI. The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu.  (KNN Bureau)