The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has successfully conducted its first batch of the 'Basics of Leadership Development' programme under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan Scheme (PM VIKAS). The JMI project is fully funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Under this scheme, JMI's CIE will organise training of 450 women on leadership and entrepreneurship development guided by the visionary leadership of Prof. Mazhar Asif, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, JMI.
The first batch of the programme was successfully completed on 22nd April, 2026, and the certificate distribution ceremony was held on 8th May, 2026 at Jamia Millia Islamia. Ms. Neha Giri, IAS, Director, PM VIKAS, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
During her interaction with the students who successfully completed the training programme, as well as the participants of the ongoing batches, Ms. Neha Giri appreciated the efforts of Jamia Millia Islamia and the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in empowering youth through leadership and skill development initiatives. She encouraged the students to continuously enhance their communication, leadership, and entrepreneurial abilities to contribute effectively towards nation-building and community development. She also highlighted the importance of such capacity-building programmes under PM VIKAS in creating confident, skilled, and self-reliant youth.
The delegation from the Ministry of Minority Affairs also met with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, JMI, Prof. Asif and Registrar, JMI, Prof. Rizvi and appreciated the university’s initiatives towards innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill-based education.
Prof. Rihan Khan Suri, Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, presented a detailed overview of the activities and achievements of the Centre. He highlighted the various entrepreneurship development programmes, innovation initiatives, incubation support, skill-based training programmes, and startup ecosystem activities being undertaken by the Centre for the benefit of students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates to the successful participants and a vote of thanks to the dignitaries, faculty members, trainers, and students for their active participation and support in making the programme successful.
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