Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana, through its Startup and Innovation Cell in association with the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC), organized a Guest Lecture on the occasion of World Entrepreneurs Day for UG, PG, and Diploma Pharmacy students on 21st August 2026.
The resource person for the session was Mr. Namdev Patil, Industry Officer, District Industries Centre (DIC), Buldhana. The programme commenced with the felicitation of the guest by the vice Principal and IIC members, followed by a brief introduction of the resource person.
During the session, Mr. Namdev Patil highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, MSMEs, and self-employment in the present competitive environment. He provided valuable insights into various government initiatives and entrepreneurship development opportunities available for aspiring entrepreneurs. He also guided the students regarding different avenues for establishing pharmaceutical and allied enterprises.
Through practical insights and interactive discussions, the resource person encouraged students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and consider entrepreneurship and self-employment as potential career options. The session helped students understand the role of government support, innovation, and entrepreneurship in transforming innovative ideas into successful business ventures.
The lecture was informative and interactive and received an enthusiastic response from the participants. Students gained valuable knowledge about entrepreneurship development, startups, government initiatives, MSMEs, and opportunities in the pharmaceutical and allied sectors, which will help them in their future professional and entrepreneurial endeavours.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the Programme Coordinator, expressing sincere gratitude to the resource person for sharing his valuable knowledge, experience, and guidance with the students and for making the World Entrepreneurs Day programme informative and inspiring.
