Entrepreneurship Development Cell: Towards a nation’s development…
In the present economic scenario the development of our nation is envisioned through small and medium scale industries and through entrepreneurial endeavors of various magnitudes across industries. Entrepreneurship thus is seen as the most important element in our nation’s growth and future. Entrepreneurship initiatives in rural areas will increase the standard of living in today’s neglected rural sector. India’s future lies in the economic development through small and medium industries rather than the big conglomerates that rule the world and only cater to a fraction of the society, which is cash rich. For the poor and middle-income man the small and medium industries will be the resource provider at various levels of the value chain. This economic disparity has increased the importance of entrepreneurship. The remedy for economic inequality is thus to a great extent is entrepreneurship.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences with a great history of relentless pursuit for excellence in education and social development has taken the idea of progress through entrepreneurship to heart and started Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC). The EDC has started working at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences in the beginning of the year 2005. Fr. Joseph M. K is the coordinator to the Cell and has been instrumental in every way from the very beginning of the EDC. From the very first days itself EDC with a great vision has collaborated with Entrepreneurship Development Institute in India (EDII), Ahmedabad to conduct a correspondence course, Open Learning Program in Business Entrepreneurship (OLPE). Rajagiri is the Collaborative agency for EDII in Kerala. A Professor have been appointed on full time basis in the Cell for steering the programs of the Cell.
Vision
"A self-reliant and value-based generation of young talents contributing to our nation’s social and economic growth by generating wealth and employment through entrepreneurial accomplishments."
Mission
"To empower and develop highly endowed and innovative generation of youth and imbibe in them entrepreneurial and management skills through training, education and support in order to build a nation full of thriving entrepreneurs."
Objectives of EDC
EDC has started with main objective of improving and developing our nation through entrepreneurship as a solution for poverty at grass root levels and for economic growth. Other specific objectives that will drive the Cell are put in words here.
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Inculcate Entrepreneurial Culture among youth |
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Imbibe positive entrepreneurial mindset in young minds even from school level education |
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Sensitize young aspirants on the real economic and industrial development scenario of the state |
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Bring young aspirants and successful entrepreneurs on a common platform |
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Introduce Industry/Government Agencies-Entrepreneur aspirants’ interactions and collaboration. |
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Impart awareness in the area of Entrepreneurship |
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Impart training in Entrepreneurship (Development and Implementation) |
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Product/Sector based training in Entrepreneurship |
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Deliver Consultation Services |
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Undertake the implementation of various projects |
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Build Support Systems for Entrepreneurs |
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Support programs for Coordinators of ED ClubsEntrepreneurial Knowledge dissemination |
Scope of EDC
EDC will cater to the different entrepreneurial needs of all groups alike without any distinction but with maximum quality. The range of services that EDC has on offing will be sure to reach and satisfy the much-needed support for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs |
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Entrepreneurs |
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Industrialists |
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Unemployed community |
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Students from School to Post-graduate level |
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EDC coordinators |
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Teachers, Government and Private Sector Officers |
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Government Agencies |
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General Public |
The Cell envisions reaching to all these groups and delivering the services. With a clear client focused and quality oriented initiatives the Cell will satisfy the needs of its clients.
Faculties
Experience:
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Consultancy (KITCO) - 25 Years |
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Principal (KIED) - 3 Years |
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Conducted several EDPs & Training Programs for IT and ITES Sector |
Publication:
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Sources of Industrial and Technical Information for Entrepreneurs |
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Project Profiles for Plastic, Agro & Food, PMRY, NRI Project |
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Presented paper on Knowledge Management |
Residential Address:
VI/94, “Vaishnavi”
Chaithanya Nagar
Pallilamkara, Kalamassery 683 503
(Mob.) +919447081992 (Res.) 0484 2551997
For further details and collaborations, contact:-
Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Rajagiri P. O, Kalamaserry,
Cochin-683 104
Ph:- 0484-2555564, 2543988
E-mail: edc@rajagiri.edu
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