EDP CELL, PGGC46

 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CELL

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of the college is playing a very important role in developing the entrepreneurial abilities among the students by inculcation, development, and polishing of entrepreneurial skills needed to establish and successfully run his / her enterprise.  The Entrepreneurship Development cell organize various Programmes on an annual basis in association with various institutes and organizations like Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Chandigarh with an objective to: 

• To build awareness among the students about alternative options and entrepreneurial opportunities for their career.

• To familiarize the students with the Basic requirement of developing self and the opportunities for setting up their own ventures in any field of activity.

• To familiarize the students with the various support agencies, their role, functions, schemes and incentives available to start small industrial / service oriented activities. 

• To motivate the students to consider self-employment as their career option. 

The following input-capsules is provided to the participants attending the Programmes:
* Need of the Programme & its Objectives 
* Challenges faces by young entrepreneurs and ways to overcome it.     
* Improving the Entrepreneurial competency and skills to develop their Enterprise      
* Providing the budding entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial Opportunities  
* Making the participants aware about the Govt. vision of Make in India, Start up India and Stand up India                 
* Describing them the New policies of Govt. to promote Medium and Small scale Enterprises and the ways they could be benefited from these policies and schemes .
*  EDP cell will also provide assistance to the participants regarding the organisation and person to Contact For initializing the projects and provide them with the financial assistance required.                

 * Explaining DIC - Role & Functions, Schemes & Incentives for setting up of MSME Units in detail.
* Detailing them about SIDBI - Role & Functions, Schemes & Incentives for setting up of MSME Units
* Outlining the Schemes of various Departments          
* In addition to the above the ways they could get the financial assistance and the Banking Norms/Schemes incentives available.              
* EDP cell also organizes interaction sessions with the Successful Entrepreneurs, their ways, life story  and experience. 

COMMITTEE MEMBER'S 2023-24

1. Ms. Vandna( Convenor)
2. Dr. Uma Narang (Member)
3. Mr. Ripan Grover
4. Dr. Pooja Sareen (Member)

5. Mr. Gaurav Jindal

6. Dr. Sujata
7. Dr. Sugandha Mittal (Member)

ACTIVITIES
2019-20

● Two Days Online Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) for the students and faculty members was organized by the Department of Commerce from 09.06.2020 to 10.06.2020 in collaboration with Regional Centre for entrepreneurship Development (RCED) and SMART-T Centre Tech Mahindra. The Entrepreneurship Development Program was conducted to enhance the entrepreneurship skills among the students and apprise them of the challenges and opportunities in the pandemic situation.

ACTIVITIES
2020-21

● The Entrepreneurship and Development Cell In collaboration with the Post Graduate Dept. of Commerce organized a National webinar on Jan. 25, 2021 on the topic ‘How to be a successful GST Practitioner’ Sh. Mastan Singh, the keynote speaker and alumnus discussed the
various ways to become a successful GST practitioner and also explained in detail the GST concepts, its provisions, implications and application of concurrent dual structure prevalent in GST, IGST, CGST SGST (its implication and application).
● In collaboration with the Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Entrepreneurship Development Programme was organized from March 18-20, 2021 for the students of the college. The programme was organized under the aegis of the Department of Industries, Chandigarh Administration. The details of the event are given below:
First Day: In the first session, Mr Balbir Singh elaborated the need for entrepreneurship to accelerate the pace of industrialization to balance regional development, creation of employment opportunities and becoming economically independent. Sh. Tarun Banerjee in thesecond session of Day 01 highlighted improving the entrepreneurial competencies to seek the opportunity and take the initiative to transform them into business situations.

Second Day: Mr Paramjit Singh and Dr J.S. Saini addressed the students on the second day of the programme. Mr Paramjit Singh in Session 1 discussed various incentives and government schemes to establish industries particularly in the backward regions of the country. He elaborated on the need to bolster entrepreneurship in India and to assist emerging start-ups financially. Dr J.S. Saini in Session 2 discussed various ways to identify opportunities for business growth and survival and launch their startups with a feasible idea.
Third-Day: Mr. H.D Kohli in the first session of the third day explained the banking sector norms and the ways to access the working capital requirements. In the second half of the session, Mrs. Geeta Mehra explained various ways to identify opportunities giving special reference to food technology.

 

ACTIVITIES
2021-22

●An Article Writing Competition was organised by Entrepreneurship cell on the topic  ‘Women Entrepreneurship’ on December 08, 2021 under the able guidance of Dr. Surinder Kaur, Convenor, EDP Cell, 2021.

● An ‘Online Quiz Competition’ was organised by Entrepreneurship Development Cell for the students of the college on December 07, 2021 under the able guidance of Dr. Surinder Kaur, Convenor, 2021. 

● ‘Three-Day Entrepreneurship Development Programme’ was organised by Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh in collaboration  the Cell in collaboration with Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Chandigarh on behalf of Directorate of Industries, UT Chandigarh from 7th March to 9th March 2022  to make them aware about entrepreneurship, its benefits and prospects. Principal of the college, Dr. Abha Sudarshan welcomed the Chief guest of the occasion Mr. Paramjit Singh, Principal Director, RCED, Chandigarh. (3 times national awardee in the field of entrepreneurship). Around 120 students participated in the event . The three day EDP was replete with sessions by industry experts on entrepreneurship. The program concluded under the able guidance of Dr. Surinder Kaur , HOD Commerce and Convenor EDP Cell. Ms. Riju Sharma, Mrs. Pooja Sareen and Dr. Sugandha Mittal coordinated the programme. In the end vote of thanks was proposed by Pooja Sareen, Member, EDP Cell.

ACTIVITIES
2022-23

●The Entrepreneurship Development Cell and the Department of Advertising and Sales Management of Post Graduate Government College, Sector-46, Chandigarh organised an interactive session on November 15, 2022, on the topic “Budding Entrepreneurs.” Alumnus of the college Prashant Sharma, who is successfully running a coaching centre in Chandigarh, was the main speaker. They explained how an entrepreneurial mindset coupled with focus, commitment and the ability to take risks could serve as important ingredients to turn a vision into reality. Furthermore, setting a perfect example of “earning while learning,” Rajat Goyal, a student of BA-III who trades in cooking oil, and Divya Bansal, a student of BA-II who is a chocolatier, freelance content writer and blogger also shared experiences with the students. They motivated students to take on the journey of entrepreneurship, embrace their failures, be persistent and stand up to the challenges of life without fearing the consequences. Nearabout 92 students from various streams attended the session and showed keen interest in enhancing their entrepreneurial skills. In addition, a video highlighting start-ups was also screened for the students. This video threw light on the process of initiating a start up.

The principal of the college Dr Abha Sudarshan addressed the students and applauded the efforts made by the EDP Cell and the Department of Advertising and Sales Management. Ms Vandna, Convenor of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Dr

Sugandha Mittal, incharge of the Department of Advertising and Sales

Management , Dr. Uma Narang, Member, EDP Cell, Ms. Riju Sharma, Member EDP Cell and Pooja Sareen , Member EDP Cell coordinated the event. Other dignitaries members present on the occasion were the Dean of the college, Dr Rajesh and Dr Baljeet Singh, Vice

Principal, Pggc46. The event was moderated by Pooja Sareen, Member, EDP Cell.

● Entrepreneurship Development Cell and the Department of Commerce of Post Graduate Government College, Sector-46, Chandigarh organised a skill development session on the theme  “Entrepreneurship- Courage to implement ideas". As many as 87 students were present in the session. The session was conducted by Mr. Ishwar S Sandhu, senior faculty at Hitbullseye. Mr Sandhu  explained how appropriate and  right practices of research and development enables an entrepreneur to generate  new innovations  that opens the door for new ventures, new markets, new products and new product processes. The Principal of the college Dr. Abha Sudarshan applauded the efforts of the entrepreneurship cell. The session was followed by half an hour scholarship test by the Hitbullseye faculty. The event coordinators - Mrs Vandna , Convenor, EDP cell and  Dr. Surinder Kaur, HOD , Commerce congratulated Mrs Pooja Sareen and Ms Aditi for successfully organising the event. Dr. Uma Narang and  Dr. Mukesh Chauhan also graced the occasion. Lastly a vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Pooja Sareen, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce and Member EDP cell.

Activities

2023-24

1. EDP cell of PGGC-46 organized an orientation program on entrepreneurship on Aug 22, 2023 in room no 209 at 12 pm. As many as 64 students were present in the programme. Ms Vandna convenor of the cell appraised the students about enhancing the skill set and knowledge regarding development, management and organization of setting a business venture. 

Ms Pooja Sareen, Assistant Professor in Commerce told them about the various awareness programmes that the EDP cell would be organizing during the session .She guided them about the various government schemes and websites which provide financing for the startups. She also summarized the process of enhancing entrepreneurial skills from idea generation to launching the product. Dr Sujata, assistant professor in Economics motivated them to make project reports of their proposed business and assured them about every type of help and guidance. There was an overwhelming Response from students. In the end the vote of thanks was proposed by Ms Pooja Sareen.

2. EDP Cell of Post Graduate government College sector 46, Chandigarh  in collaboration with Department of Advertising, Sales promotion & Sales Management celebrated “World Entrepreneurs Day” in the college campus h organised Written Quiz and Essay writing competition on entrepreneurship on 25th August, 2023-24.

Students from various courses participated in the activities. 

a. Quiz Contest:- 40 students participated in the Quiz on Entrepreneurship. In the activity- written quiz, different questions regarding entrepreneurship and Indian Entrepreneurs were given to students. This activity gave boost to the creative thoughts of students related to entrepreurship. Winners of Quiz were:

1st Prize: Keshav Kaushik from BA 1st Year (Roll no 8384/23)

2ndPrize: Nisha Kumari from BA 3rd Year(Roll no 7345/21)

              Saransh Sharma from B. Com 2nd Year( Roll no 1057/22)

3rd Prize: Akshat Joshi from BA 3rd Year (Roll no 7029/21)

b. Essay Writing Competition:- The theme of the Essay writing Competition was - “My favorite Indian Entrepreneur”(Word limit was 700-1000 words in any language- Hindi, English, Punjabi). Deadline to submit the essay was 25th August, 2023. There were total 10 entries and each essay was very thoughtful and informative. Overall, the event was a learning experience with enthusiasm along with the celebration of the spirit of Entrepreneurship. Winners of Essay writing Competition were:

1st Prize: Jiya Jha from BA 2ndYear (Roll no 1519/22)

2nd Prize: Rani Kumari from BA 2nd Year (Roll no 1730/22)

3rd Prize: Twinkle from BA 1st Year (Roll no 8645/23) 

3. Entrepreneurship Development Cell and department of Economics of Pggc46, Chd. organized a Slogan Writing competition on the topic, "Entrepreneurship for Self-reliant India" on 28th August 2023. The purpose of the activity was to promote the vision of entrepreneurship as a viable Avenue for employment among the youth and to motivate the aspiring entrepreneurs. Ten students participated in the contest. Ist and 2nd prize was bagged by Simran Mourya of BA1 and Juhi of BA 2. 3rd prize was bagged collectively by Jiya Jha of BA 2 and Amit Sharma of B.Com. 1.

4. An Intra-college Declamation contest was organized on August 29,2023 by the Department of English in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship and Development Cell of the college. The topic on which the contestants spoke was ‘A True Entrepreneur Needs to be a Doer, Not a Dreamer’. Eight students spoke on the topic and thirty three students, including the participants were among the audience. The competition was judged by Dr Ramandeep Kaur, Head of the Department of Sanskrit and Dr Ruchee Aggarwal, Assistant Professor of English. The participants displayed their oratory talent  in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Amit Sharma of BCom-I was declared the best orator. The second prize was won by Ansh Tyagi of B.Com II and Harkirat Singh of BA I and the third prize was bagged by Arjun Garg of BCA II and Shrianshika Saini of BA -II.

5. EDP cell organised various activities during the session to celebrate 'World entrepreneurship day' from Aug 21 to Aug 31. As many as 126 students participated participated in various events the details of which is given above. Results of these activities were declared on September 16th. The prize winners were facilitated by Chief Guest of the event Dr. Abha Sudarshan. All the members of the society and associated departments helped in smooth functioning of the activity.

  

Email id : edp46pggc@gmail.com