Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) is hosting a two-day residential Capacity Building Workshop on Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurship (IDE) at its Mithapur campus. The programme is being organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) for District Education Officers (DEOs) and DIET members.
The workshop aims to enhance the innovation capacity of education leaders by strengthening their exposure to innovation-led learning, design thinking methodologies, and entrepreneurship-driven problem-solving approaches.
Day 1 Highlights
The chief guest for the inaugural day was Mr. Sunil Kumar, Nodal Officer, PM SHRI Schools, Bihar.
The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by dignitaries:
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Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP
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Mr. Kumod Kumar, CAO, CIMP
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Mr. Vibham Vyas, Startup Fellow & Regional Coordinator, AICTE Delhi (MIC)
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Ms. Gauri Gopinath, Industry Expert, Wadhwani Foundation
Over 60 District Education Officers and DIET members participated in the workshop, along with senior officials from multiple HEIs.
Welcome Address
Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh welcomed all attendees, stating:
“It gives us immense pleasure to host such workshops. I am delighted to welcome our esteemed participants whose presence will strengthen the innovation capacity of DEOs, DIET faculty, and SCERT officials. We look forward to engaging discussions and a truly fruitful event.”
Chief Guest Remarks
Mr. Sunil Kumar emphasized the importance of fostering creative mindsets:
“Our motto is to nurture innovation. This workshop focuses on innovation in school education and is an important step toward empowering educators with tools and skills to cultivate creativity, design thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit among students.”
Workshop Sessions Led by Wadhwani Foundation
The workshop, conducted under the PM SHRI School Innovation Council, included interactive, hands-on sessions facilitated by Ms. Gauri Gopinath from the Wadhwani Foundation. The programme featured:
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Why Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Schools? – A thought-provoking discussion on the need for innovation-driven learning.
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Human-Centered Approach to Innovation & Problem Solving – Introducing design thinking as a practical tool for addressing real-world challenges.
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Design Thinking Through Case Studies & Group Activities – Encouraging collaborative problem-solving and creative exploration.
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Innovation Initiatives of DoSEL, MoE – Showcasing national-level programmes promoting innovation in the school ecosystem.
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Innovation in Action – A guided visit to CIMP’s Incubation Centre and Centre of Excellence, offering firsthand exposure to innovation pipelines and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Participants actively engaged throughout the day, discovering practical strategies to integrate innovation into educational practice and to strengthen problem-solving among students.
Day 2 Preview
Day 2 will be graced by Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice-Chairman, AICTE and Chief Innovation Officer, Ministry of Education, Government of India. His presence is expected to further enrich discussions around national innovation frameworks and the future of entrepreneurship-led education.
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