AWANTIPORA, Nov 24: A high-level delegation from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) visited the Innovation Campus of IUST here today.
The delegation was led by Manoj Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director, SIDBI and included senior officials Sudatta Mandal (DMD), Balbir Singh (CGM), Sunil S (GM) and Ketan Gaikwad, Managing Director & CEO, RXIL, among others.
Vice Chancellor IUST, Prof Shakil A Romshoo, along with Registrar, Prof Abdul Wahid, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof A H Moon and CEO CIED-IUST Foundation Prof Parvez A Mir graced the programme and interacted with the delegation.
Prof Romshoo emphasized the pivotal role of universities in advancing the region’s innovation ecosystem and highlighted IUST’s commitment through the establishment of the CIED-IUST Foundation as a Section-8 company dedicated to entrepreneurship development.
Mittal highlighted SIDBI’s support mechanisms available for emerging entrepreneurs and engaged with the participants to discuss potential opportunities and growth pathways.
The delegation also interacted with representatives from the cricket bat manufacturers association of Kashmir, CII Kashmir and a delegation of beekeepers.
On the occasion, SIDBI launched new initiatives with SPVLG Artisans Foundation and Jammu & Kashmir Association of Social Workers (JKASW) and signed an MoU with Industrial Association Rangreth.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Parvez shared key achievements of the STEM programme, while Prof Moon provided an overview of the CIED-IUST Foundation and future collaboration prospects.
The certificates were also distributed to STEM and EDP participants.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Sajaad Ahmed Lone and was anchored by Dr Hajra Manzoor.
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