Governor stresses the need to develop entrepreneurial skills in Assam

Guwahati: Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on January 2 said that entrepreneurship and skill development of youth, women, and farmers is key to an" empowered and inclusive country."

Inaugurating an Entrepreneurship and Rural Development conclave (ERDC-2024) at IIT Guwahati the Governor said that the government has been taking several transformative steps to foster entrepreneurship and skill development of different sectors to strengthen the foundation of the country.

“Entrepreneurship plays an important role in economic development and raising the living standard of the countrymen”, the Governor stressed, adding that for sustainable development, there is a strong need for creating more employment avenues by stimulating the entrepreneurial skills of the youth, women, and farmers. Kataria further highlighted that entrepreneurship is the most viable option to take the grassroots people to the "pinnacle of success."

The Governor also said that the government is making concerted efforts to introduce entrepreneurship development models in all educational institutions in a planned and organized manner, where they can connect with other stakeholders of the startup ecosystem. 

He said that, in the new education policy of 2020, special emphasis has been given to skill and vocational education. "With the successful implementation of this policy, a new generation will be created who will be adept in different skill sets required for industries", mentioned the Governor.

Skill Development Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Mallabaruah also spoke at the conclave which IIT-Guwahati organised in collaboration with IIT, Ropar, and Entrepreneurship and Rural Development Center (ERDC).

It may be mentioned that the conclave will host three one-day conferences to spread awareness about entrepreneurship and rural development in India and identify the enthusiastic entrepreneurial minds that will eventually set the tone for future development.

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