Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept. 30: The Pondicherry University-Andaman Campus hosted a vibrant Startup Boot Camp today, attracting around 100 enthusiastic participants primarily from the MBA and Marine Biology Departments. The event was aimed at fostering entrepreneurial spirit among students and to equip them with essential skills for the Startup ecosystem. The event was conceptualized under the eadership of Director of Industries, Shri Abhishek Bhukal.

At the outset, Dr. T. Ganesh, Associate Professor and MBA Coordinator, welcomed attendees. Smti S. Sunitha Kumari, Assistant Director (Tech), highlighted the details of the Technical Session.

In the Inaugural, Prof. P.M. Mohan, Center Head of Pondicherry University-Andaman Campus, provided insights into the university's commitment to fostering innovation. Shri Ebrahim Nasir Jadwet, Member of Andaman Chamber of Commerce, Youth Wing and Director of ANEMCO Pvt. Ltd., discussed the scope of Startups in A&N Islands while Shri Ravi Shankar K., Lead District Manager at State Bank of India, outlined the fiscal support available for MSMEs and Startups.

The technical sessions featured a session by Shri Ravi Shankar K. on Government support and funding for Startups. An ideation session was led by Dr. Shrabani Mallick, Senior Lecturer and Startup Head from DBRAIT, focusing on developing an entrepreneurial mindset. An online session by Ms. Rishika Chatterjee DPIIT, Invest India discussed about the relevance of BHASKAR for startups. Insights on business model development was provided by Shri Ebrahim of the Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A session on the PMFME Scheme by Shri Sindupathi Raja, emphasized on the opportunities in Food Processing Sector while Shri Shahid Khan, Industries Promotion Officer, proposed the vote of thanks.

The Boot Camp concluded with a showcase of Startup success stories. A demonstration of AR/VR technology by M/s Unicorniz Innovations Pvt. Ltd. captivated the attendees. This event not only provided valuable insights but also inspired students to explore entrepreneurial avenues actively.