Early Times Report JAMMU, Apr 28: The Alumni Committee of MIER College of Education organized an inspiring Entrepreneurship Talk on April 24, 2025, with the aim of strengthening alumni engagement and motivating B.Ed. students through real-world insights and experiences shared by accomplished education professionals. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Vikram Gulati, a distinguished alumnus of MIER College of Education and the current Principal of Happy Model Foundation, Udhampur, and Shivalik College of Education, Jammu. Dr. Gulati was warmly welcomed and introduced by Prof. Adit Gupta, Director, and Principal of MIER College of Education, who applauded Dr. Gulati's distinguished career achievements and significant contributions to the field of education. During his address, Dr. Gulati shared his inspiring journey from his formative years at MIER to his current role as an educational leader and institution builder. Drawing from his experiences, he emphasized the importance of perseverance, innovation, hard work, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Focusing on the theme of entrepreneurship, Dr. Gulati encouraged students to think innovatively and consider launching their own ventures within or beyond the education sector. He outlined the key qualities of a successful entrepreneur-vision, resilience, adaptability, leadership, and ethical decision-making-and offered practical guidance on identifying opportunities, conducting market research, building strong teams, and managing resources effectively. His motivational address deeply resonated with the students, encouraging them to explore entrepreneurial possibilities and take bold steps toward building a meaningful career. As a mark of appreciation, Dr. Nishta Rana, Head of the School of Education (SOE), and Dr. Monika Bajaj, Head of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH), presented a memento to the guest speaker. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Arpana Koul, Incharge, Alumni Committee, who extended her gratitude to Dr. Gulati for his valuable insights and to the college leadership, faculty, and students for their enthusiastic participation and support in making the event a grand success. |