NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, APRIL 22
Stating that the post-lockdown period will be a golden era for the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the country to play in the global arena, to achieve their new endeavours, ‘I Can I Will Foundation’ will equip its members with the right knowledge, attitude, and skills to meet up to the expectations to ‘turn crisis into opportunity’, said an office-bearer of the foundation here on Tuesday.
‘I Can I Will Foundation’ will equip its members with the right knowledge, attitude, and skills to meet up to the expectations to ‘turn crisis into opportunity’. – NE photo
Shyam Taneja, Founder of I CAN I WILL Foundation shared, “Our world is going through an unprecedented time. This pandemic has not only posed a health emergency but also an economic embargo in the entire world. Lockdowns were announced in many countries, including India. This meant people having to spend their entire time at home, not able to follow their routine. This could create a sense of anxiety and depression. At this important time, we thought of the future ahead and wanted all our leaders of Vashisht, Vedvyas and Valmiki Chapters to continue to stay focussed and we continued our journey of regular learning through Zoom Sessions. This helped the commune members of Ahmedabad and Delhi Chapters to come closer and appreciate each other better.
“And then we began a 21 days journey of Turn Crisis into Opportunity’, which included a series of online sessions designed to help people engage in productive and self-developmental activities. Expert speakers and successful entrepreneurs were invited to share their knowledge and case studies with an audience of more than 400 participants daily for over 90 minutess. These sessions helped in changing their apprehensions and their crisis into an opportunity for self-development and growth,” added Taneja.
Valmiki Chapter of New Delhi commune members started another movement called VLEAD. These series of thought-provoking sessions on various topics of life was meant for the team members of the Commune who also joined their bosses, colleagues, and juniors on the same platform and were a part of this motivational movement to Create Self- awareness for employees in an organization with I CAN I WILL Spirit.
Initiative for students
For nurturing the Creative Young brains of Ilead Commune Members, a movement called LIMA (Leaders in Making) was conceptualized for children from 2nd std to 12th std which aims to explore the potential of kids of ILEAD members & their friends. More than 100+ kids got connected on Zoom to say I CAN I WILL… And recently the next batch of LIMA has also been announced.
Vedic knowledge to the rescue of Indian start-ups
The Indian startup ecosystem has evolved dynamically over the last two decades. Being today the biggest market in the world, India had the heritage of innovation from its Vedic times. Indian entrepreneurs today have the unique property of rolling things abstractly with immense cost-effectiveness and scalability. From food to apparel, Indian startups have taken it all. In recent times, tech startups have seen miraculous growth given the Government’s support, schemes, and the bullish market and growing FDI or foreign investment in the indigenous market. Today an estimated number of 42.50 million SME’S are in India, registered & unregistered together.
