ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CLUB, SREE NEELAKANTA GOVT. SANSKRIT COLLEGE, PATTAMBI
With a view to addressing the present challenges in the unemployment problems prevailing in the liberalised, privatised, and globalised economy, and also to creating a new entrepreneurial trend and culture in the State of Kerala, the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala, has launched Entrepreneurship Development Clubs in Colleges. The major objective of the club is to motivate the entrepreneurship development clubs in colleges. The major objective of the club is to motivate the members to venture into industrial activity to change the negative mindset and attitude prevailing in the state, on initiative or by taking up entrepreneurship as a career, to educate the members on various incentives offered by various financial agencies and to guide the members on how to formulate project ideas and plans.
ED Club started functioning in the year 2003 in the College and carried out some activities, but could not continue due to paucity of funds. Due to sincere and earnest effort, the college was able to re-register the ED Club in the year 2015. The ED Club was formed to imbibe the culture of entrepreneurship development in the students of the College, so that with proper guidance and training, they can start their own enterprises along with their studies, and that will supplement their income and ease the difficulties in meeting the expenses for studies.
REPORT OF ED CLUB FOR THE YEAR 2024– 25
Ms P. Sreeja, Assistant Professor of Commerce, is the Co-ordinator. Ms Parvathy C, 3rd Semester BBA, is the student co-ordinator of the club. As many as 76 students belonging to different departments have registered as members of the ED Club.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 – 25
PROGRAMME 1: ONE DAY AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BUDDING ENTERPRENEUR- BOOT CAMP)
The inauguration of the Programme of the ED Club was held on Thursday, 9th January 2025. The inaugural function was from 9.30 am to 10.030 am. As many as 120 students, 5 staff members, and 5 resource persons have attended the function. The Welcome Speech was delivered by Dr Sreeja P (ED Club Co-ordinator), Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce. The Programme was inaugurated by Sri C D Dileep, in-charge Principal of the College. The inaugural speech was useful to the students as the same enlightened them about various aspects of entrepreneurship development. Felicitations were offered by Sri. VK Muralidharan, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Commerce of the College, Mr Sabha Thanveer, Representatives of the College Union and Vote of Thanks was given by ED Club Student Coordinator, Ms Parvathy C (3rd Semester BBA).
Session
The session began at 10.30 a.m. and ended at 1 pm. This session was moderated by Smt. Gireesh VP, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce. The topic was ‘Budding Entrepreneurs – Ignite Entrepreneurial Spirit – Boot camp. Sri Mohammed Yaseer M T, Muhammed Dilshad, Rufaidha, Nihal and Rania, Student Entrepreneurs, IEDC, Majlis College, Valanchery. The same was fruitful, and the students were given awareness about ‘Entrepreneurship and performed their roles as marketing, human resources, etc.. The students got many of their doubts clarified through discussion with resource persons. Some students, who gave an account of the programme being held in the college, praised the entire programme. The session concluded with the vote of thanks by ED Club Member, Ditto George, S1 B.Com.
PROGRAMME II: Food Fest
- The inaugural session of the programme was held from 10 am to 10.15 am on 14.02.2025. The Club arranged a Food Fest – Kreativa – 2k25 on the day. Around 65 staff & 355 students wholeheartedly cooperated and attended this function. Welcome Speech was delivered by Dr Sreeja P, Asst Professor, Dept. of Commerce, Presidential address was given by Sri Dr Bindu Menon, M.P., Associate Professor, Department of Commerce. The Programme was inaugurated by Sri CD Dileep, In-charge Principal of the college. Ms Parvathy C, ED club student member, rendered a vote of thanks.
- There were department-wise 25 stalls of like biriyani, chicken fry, banana fry, Chappathi, variety dosas, bread omlet, Parippuvada, Uzhunnu vada, special dishes, etc. Food fest was a great success and enjoyed by all participants, students, teachers, public, etc. They had a very good opinion about the Food Fest. The active participation of students in the production of these products has given them an idea of’ how to earn while learn’ and how to become successful entrepreneurs. This will encourage the students to enter into an entrepreneurial venture in future.
PROGRAMME III: Student Entrepreneurs’ Investors Meet
On 19th March, 2025, at 9.30 am, ED Club successfully organised an exciting idea pitching competition aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students. The event provided a valuable platform for young aspiring entrepreneurs to present their creative business ideas before experts and prospective investors. The competition was led by Mohammed K and Hanees P, Heads of S-Puter Company, who evaluated the pitches and provided expert guidance to the participants. Students presented a wide range of innovative concepts reflecting their creativity, problem-solving skills and interest in developing feasible business models. To encourage their efforts, cash awards and certificates were distributed to the best-performing participants, recognising their potential to transform ideas into successful ventures.
The programme was officially inaugurated by the Principal, Sri Dileep C D, who highlighted the growing importance of entrepreneurial skills in shaping future career opportunities. Dr Sreeja P., Staff Co-ordinator, welcomed the gathering. Esteemed guests, including V.K. Muraleedharan, Head of the Department, Dr Reshmi M.S., Dr Manoj T.P. and Bindu Menon M.P., addressed the audience and congratulated the students for their enthusiasm and confidence. Union representative Nandakishore, Student Co-ordinators MS Parvathi C and Mr Irfan actively contributed to the smooth organisation of the Programme. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ed club member, Summaya K. M.
PROGRAMME IV: HONOURING of STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS OF COLLEGE
On 19th March 2025, the session began at 2.30 a.m. and ended at 4 pm. The ED club organised a special ceremony to honour the remarkable achievements of student entrepreneurs on campus. This session was welcomed by Dr Sreeja P, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce. The event was inaugurated by the Principal, Sri Dileep C. D. and honoured 30 student entrepreneurs for their efforts and achievements. Dr. Abdul Rasheed V.T. addressed the audience and appreciated the students. The programme aimed to recognise innovative business initiatives developed by students and to encourage them to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with greater confidence. Some students, who gave an account of the programme being held in the college, praised the entire programme. The session concluded with the vote of thanks by ED Club Member, Navaneeth A P, S1 BBA.
