- CM launches a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on innovation, design thinking and entrepreneurship developed by VSCIC launched by the Chief Minister
- More than 1,200 students recently visited the Gujarat University campus to undertake entry-level immersive training in innovation, design thinking and problem-solving.
- herSTART startup program of GUSEC also got accolades for making Gujarat the Best Performer State in State Startups’ Ranking consecutively
NE SCINECE & TECH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, AUG 10
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel felicitated the Young Innovators of VSCIC as well as the finalists of herSTART startup program of GUSEC at the Gujarat University here on Wednesday.
A Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) developed by Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre (VSCIC) – under the aegis of GUSEC and UNICEF – on innovation, entrepreneurship and design thinking for school children was launched by the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister also felicitated the Young Innovators actively engaged with the VSCIC as well as finalists of herSTART startup program of GUSEC.
Today, Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre, established by GUSEC & @UNICEFIndia took another step towards celebrating curiosity with Hon CM of Gujarat @Bhupendrapbjp & Hon Education Minister @jitu_vaghani felicitating & interacting with our young innovators! pic.twitter.com/yfe49wtpFV
— GUSEC (@GUSECIndia) August 10, 2022
“I’m pleased to become a part of the launch of the MOOC for children innovators and the Coffee Table Book today. Ideas have always been in abundance, but most of them remain ideas due to a lack of platforms. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has envisioned platforms like GUSEC to facilitate innovation. It is because of that vision that we’ve gathered here today. Everything comes down to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, a vision that startups are boosting by generating jobs and encouraging innovation.” the Chief Minister said.
The Vikram Sarabhai National Children Innovation Centre is a national resource centre established by GUSEC, with the support of UNICEF, to identify, nurture and promote innovations by school children. In a recent activity organised by the Centre, more than 1200 students visited the University campus to undertake entry-level immersive training in innovation, design thinking and problem-solving.
herSTART is a unique women-focused startup promotion platform of GUSEC. This initiative also got accolades for making Gujarat the Best Performer State in State Startups’ Ranking consecutively for three years.
Gujarat Minister for Education and Science & Technology Jitubhai Vaghani, said, “I’m delighted to see these young innovators today. We’re on our way to making innovation a reality in the state and the country, and inspiring the young generation to innovate as well. Gujarat University & GUSEC have turned out to be exceptional startup support systems. I would encourage other universities in other states to follow the GUSEC model to encourage entrepreneurship in the country. Gujarat University has displayed immense progress and has become the pride of Gujarat.”
During the program, the Chief Minister and the other officials launched a coffee-table book published by GUSEC: “75 Startups of GUSEC Accelerating Aatmanirbhar Bharat”; as well as a Training Manual and Tinkering Guidebook for Schools in Gujarati.
The Chief Minister also interacted with select startups exhibiting at the sidelines of the event.
“Gujarat University is ranked as the #1 university in the state of Gujarat. The University is committed to providing a platform for innovators across a broad spectrum of backgrounds to solve our country’s biggest challenges,” said Prof Himanshu Pandya, Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat University.
Principal Secretary to Government SJ Haider, Commissioner Higher Education M Nagajaran, Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat University Prof Himanshu Pandya, UNICEF Specialist Moira Dawa, GCCI President Pathik Patwari, University Registrar Dr PM Patel and Group CEO Rahul Bhagchandani were amongst those who present at the program.
