Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Nov 9: The Union Territory of Ladakh observed its first-ever National Mega Entrepreneurship Day in Leh with great enthusiasm and pride.
The event, an initiative of the Department of Higher Education, Administration of UT Ladakh, was implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Gujarat.
The grand event was graced by the presence of the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta.
Students from across Ladakh, including the remote regions of Changthang and Drass, participated in the celebration, showcasing a diverse range of locally inspired and skill-based products developed over the last four months.
Their exhibits included crochet crafts, eco-solar innovations, mushroom spa products, Drass pickles, graphic design works, bakery delights, Kharnak embroideries, Himalayan apple crisps and many other creative ventures.
In his keynote address, LG Kavinder Gupta congratulated the students and participants for their remarkable enthusiasm and creativity.
He noted that Ladakh stands among 22 states and UTs celebrating this special day and praised the region for embracing entrepreneurship despite its fragile ecosystem and challenging climate.
Gupta appreciated EDII’s efforts in empowering youth and women through training and innovation, noting the vital role of women’s self-help groups and tourism-based enterprises in inspiring others.
He further emphasized the importance of eco-friendly sustainability, digital integration and e-commerce in shaping a prosperous future for Ladakh.
The LG also reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to supporting such developmental activities, encouraging youth to rely on their skills and innovation.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sunil Shukla, Director General of EDII, extended a warm welcome to all participants.
He urged the youth to transform themselves from job seekers into job creators, emphasizing the importance of leveraging various Government of India schemes focused on entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
Rudra Goud, Administrative Secretary of Industries, elaborated on the MSME schemes and their benefits for small businesses, such as access to bank loans, design and research projects and export support for local products.
Bhanu Prabha, Administrative Secretary of Higher Education, shared insights into the four-month journey of the startup initiative and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EDII.
She highlighted that over 1,500 students participated in the program, developing nearly 100 innovative products that were launched publicly during the event.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Amit Kumar, Project Director of EDII.
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