Innovation Incubator (i2) and SEAT - Entrepreneurs Club of Nehru Memorial College organised a training programme for the budding women entrepreneurs. Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu (WEAT) members trained the young women in entrepreneurship. This event was supported by Ponsiva Research and Innovation Trust. Pon.Balasubramanian, President presided over the function.Principal T.Jayaprakasam and Dean A.Prabaharan spoke on the occasion. N.Manimekalai, founder head of the Department of Women's Studies, Bharathidasan University was the chief guest. She said "Women must come forward to break the glass ceiling and empower themselves. Entrepreneurship is the best opportunity for this game!
Entrepreurial opportunities in sanitary napkins, traditional snacks, ready made garments, organic farming were highlighted by the trainers. The day programme saw an enthusiastic participation from more than 200 college girls. They got A to Z of the entrepreneurship including bank loans available, government schemes, support from various agencies. They also understand that entrepreneurship is best suited for women who don multiple hats in their lives. As a daughter, wife, mother, she is compelled to work more than he. Entrepreneurship can help them to discharge their multiple duties with dignity and power.
According to Dean A.Prabaharan this event is a prelude to the establishment of women entrepreneurs park inside the Nehru Memorial College shortly. Thousands of young women will be given opportunity, space and infrastructure to develop their entrepreneurial ideas.
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