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ABOUT EDC CELL

An Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) in a college fosters an entrepreneurial spirit by creating awareness, providing training workshops and seminars, mentoring students with business ideas and connecting them with resources like funding, industry experts and incubation centers, ultimately aiming to turn innovative ideas into successful startups and promote for the self employment of the students.

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at the college level is designed as a specialized unit to foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and self employment among college students. Its core purpose is to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, turning job seekers into job creators for college students.

•    To promote innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurial skills through various projective work and activities.
•    To Guide and Assist the prospective Entrepreneurs on various Aspects such as Preparing Project Reports, Funding for obtaining Project Approvals, Loans and Facilities from Agencies of support System, Information on Latest Technologies, etc.
•    To equip and empower the students with substantial skills, competencies and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
•    To instruct and encourage the students to turn out to be job creators rather than job seekers.
•    Awareness and Inspiration for the EDC Cell raises awareness about entrepreneurship and inspires students to pursue entrepreneurial paths. It organizes workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and entrepreneurship related events to showcase successful entrepreneurs and share their experiences.

•    To organize a planning on “Innovative Business Plans” every year through Project Work and Presentation.
•    To create and development an environment for self employment and entrepreneurship development through formal and non formal programs.
•    To develop management personnel at appropriate levels for the non corporate and unorganized sectors like education, rural development, small scale industry etc.
•    To utilize the infrastructure facilities and technically trained manpower for the development of non corporate and unorganized sectors.
•    Motivate students to develop their own startups.
•    To introduce the concept of entrepreneurship in curricula at Basic Education and Under Graduates levels.
•    Our College Motive for establishing a bridge between industries and students in generating the innovative ideas.

•    Skill Development: EDC Cells provide opportunities for students to enhance their entrepreneurial and business skills, making them more employable and equipping them for future entrepreneurial endeavors.
•    Funding Opportunities and Support: EDC Cells can assist students in securing funding for their startups through various channels, giving them the financial support needed to kick start their ventures.
•    Practical Learning: EDC Cells promote experiential learning by providing hands on exposure to real world business challenges and opportunities.
•    Networking and Mentorship Support: Students can connect with experienced entrepreneurs, industry professionals and mentors who can guide and support them in their entrepreneurial journey.
•    Validation and Recognition: EDC Cells offer platforms for students to validate their ideas, receive feedback and gain recognition for their innovative solutions or business concepts.

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The colleges and universities across Gujarat will have to focus on various areas of education, art and knowledge for the manifold progress of the youth. These areas of focus are known as Band/Cluster/Spectrum/Continuum/Symphony of Activities (Dharas):

Gyan Dhara (Knowledge Band)
SarjanatmakAbhivyaktiDhara (Creative Expression Band)
Rang, Kala aneKaushalyaDhara (Fine Arts Band)
NaatyaDhara (Theatre Band)
Geet Sangeeta aneNrutyaDhara (Music and Dance Band)
YogVyayamaneKhelkudDhara (Yoga and Sports Band)
SamudayikSevaDhara (Community/Social Service Band)

SAPTADHARA or Seven Streams was initiated:

To involve students in academic, co curricular and extracurricular activities of their choice and interest.
To create a confluence of activities so that the flow of activities continues unabated and functions asmedium to channelize other streams and activities.
To provide options to students and staff members for association and development through activities of interest.
To improve the overall involvement of students and help them mould their personality.

The 21st century is indeed an era of Knowledge. Human wisdom and knowledge has become transnational and is being transferred globally in an unprecedented way by dint of amazing process of science and technology. The world has almost become a ‘Global Village’. Human mind is being explored and exploited to its fullest in the domains of knowledge and learning world over. When India is going to be a global leader and a torch-bearer to the world in days to come, it is expected that every citizen of India is able to take initiatives on his own and is aptly equipped with rich and noble values of our glorious cultural and historical heritage. This global image of Gujarat follows our practices in science, technology, research, education, trade and commerce, proper administration and our traditions. In the light of this scenario that the Higher Education of State emphasizes new policies and action plans to infuse and instill within the youth of Gujarat the spirit of global competition and to encourage them to display their talents to meet challenges of the newer changing order of the world.

Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav and Swarnim Gujarat Mission for Excellence coincide with Gujarat celebrating its glorious half century since the establishment of the state. The State proposes to induce renewed spirit and to introduce newer action plans encompassing all walks of life for the betterment of the society .
To fulfil this noble mission, colleges and universities across Gujarat focus on various areas of education, art and knowledge for the manifold progress of the youth. These areas of focus are known as Band/Cluster/Spectrum/Continuum/Symphony of Activities(Dharas)

In our college, Under Saptdhara initiative different activities focusing on skill development and skill enhancement of students are conducted such as creative writing, proof reading workshop ,essay writing competition, poetry recitationElocution competition, poster making, painting, salad decoration, rangoli making, drama workshop,sports avtivities for the overall development of students.
Under Saptadhara , we have been focusing on many Govt. initiatives such as HAR GHAR TIRANGA, CLIMATE CHANGE, DRUGS FREE INDIA, SWACHCHH BHARAT ABHIYAN etc. Awareness programs and various competition on these themes have been conducted involving huge participation of students and increase their commitment and enthusiasm towards a brighter better India.
Saptadhara is playing a vital role in guiding the youth, creating awareness and boosting their enthusiasm in a constructive manner by involving them in activities such as SHARING IS CARING, PLANTATION OF TREES, CLEAN CAMPUS GREEN CAMPUS, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS.