Zila Parishad Nagpur (Secondary School Education Department) in collaboration with Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and its alliance partner Udhyam Learning Foundation (Udhyam), launched the Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Programme (EMDP) for ninth grade students in 30 schools across Nagpur district. It aims to cultivate a mindset of entrepreneurship as well as upskill students through a hands-on, experiential learning approach, as per the official announcement.
As part of the initiative, Udhyam claims that it will conduct a full-day Training of Trainers (ToT) session for the selected teachers that aims to equip them with the necessary tools and techniques to implement the EMDP effectively which will be executed over next 8 to 10 weeks, it added.
The EMDP is a three-month programme for students, involving ideation, project implementation and the development of entrepreneurial mindsets and skills. The programme will culminate in a District Exhibition in March 2024, where the top 10 projects will be showcased and rewarded, as per the release.
“In a world where adaptability and creativity are paramount, the EMDP equips students with the mindset and skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century,” Mekin Maheshwari, founder, CEO, Udhyam Learning Foundation, said.