Ghaziabad Entrepreneurship Mission Launches to Foster Student Startups
The Ghaziabad Entrepreneurship Mission, known as GEM, officially started on Saturday. This district-level program aims to build a strong startup environment by focusing on college students. It wants to turn young learners into business creators.
Training and Mentorship for Selected Students
Under GEM, one hundred chosen students will get special training and guidance. They will learn how to develop business ideas and move into entrepreneurship. The Ghaziabad Management Association launched this mission. Skilling You provides execution support, and the district administration backs the initiative.
An official explained the goal clearly. They said the program encourages youth to become job creators instead of job seekers. It offers institutional guidance, industry exposure, and access to government support systems.
High-Profile Inauguration with Ministerial Support
The inauguration ceremony took place at Ram Chameli Chadha Vishwas Girls College. Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister for IT and electronics, Sunil Kumar Sharma, attended as chief guest. He spoke directly to students at the event.
Minister Sharma stated the initiative would strengthen the foundation of a developed India. He emphasized empowering young people to contribute to economic growth through entrepreneurship. Sharma described GEM as the first organized district-level effort of its kind in Uttar Pradesh. It focuses exclusively on nurturing student entrepreneurs.
District Administration Commits Full Support
Chief development officer Abhinav Gopal attended as special guest. He said the program marks an important step toward developing Ghaziabad as a startup hub. Gopal assured that the district administration would provide full support.
He promised students would receive not only training but also access to practical opportunities. With support from the district industries centre, selected students will connect to various government schemes, subsidies, and funding mechanisms. This linkage aims to help translate startup ideas into viable ventures. It should generate employment at the local level.
Strong Student Interest and Rigorous Selection
Praveen Rajbhar, founder and CEO of Skilling You, shared application details. Nearly four thousand students from twelve colleges across Ghaziabad applied for the program. The final cohort of one hundred students underwent a rigorous selection process.
Shortlisting happened through a Founder Fit Test and evaluation of their startup ideas. Selected participants will now undergo a two-month training and mentoring program. It covers key aspects of starting and managing a business. Topics include ideation, validation, and execution.
This structured approach ensures students gain practical skills. They learn how to transform concepts into real businesses. The mission represents a concerted push to build entrepreneurial talent within Ghaziabad's academic institutions.
