Dateline Doiwala: The Atal Community Innovation Center–SRHU Innovation and Incubation Center (ACIC–SIIC) was formally inaugurated at Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant. The ceremony was graced by the chief guest, Mr. Vinay Shankar Pandey, IAS, Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Uttarakhand, who stated that the establishment of the innovation centre at SRHU is a significant step towards building a developed India.
On Thursday, the new premise of ACIC–SIIC, set up at the Skill Centre within the university campus, was jointly inaugurated by Mr. Vinay Shankar Pandey along with Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, President, SRHU and Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Vice-Chancellor, SRHU. Following the inauguration, the dignitaries visited and inspected the facilities of the Innovation Centre. On the occasion, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana honoured the chief guest by presenting a shawl and a memento.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Vinay Shankar Pandey emphasized that the vision of a developed India cannot be realized without self-reliance, and for this purpose, the promotion of startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship is essential. He urged the youth across the state to actively utilise the platform provided by SRHU and contribute towards employment generation.
Highlighting the importance of collective efforts, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana remarked that individual initiatives alone are not sufficient for the success of startups; meaningful engagement with the community is equally crucial. He added that SRHU will continue to promote innovation focused on solving local-level challenges while empowering young minds to pursue entrepreneurship.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal reiterated that the university is committed not only to imparting academic knowledge but also to nurturing students’ skills, fostering innovation, and developing a strong understanding of entrepreneurship to prepare them for future challenges.
Program Director of Atal Innovation Mission, Mr. Pramit Dash, said that efforts are being made to strengthen the culture of innovation across the country. Dr. Amjad Hussain, CEO (ACIC-SIIC) stated that the objective is to promote innovation, provide guidance to startups, and make youth active partners in building a developed India.
Faculty members, students, startup representatives, and distinguished guests from various fields were present on the occasion.
