Jammu: SMVDU, JKEDI join hands to promote entrepreneurship

The agreement was signed by Rajinder Kumar Sharma, director of JKEDI and Ajay Kumar Sharma, registrar, SMVDU in the presence of prof Pragati Kumar, vice-chancellor of SMVDU

In a significant move to bolster the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) and Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).

The MoU focuses on fostering collaboration between the two institutions in areas such as incubation, entrepreneurship, skill-based training, education, research and the promotion of an innovation-driven culture. (iStock)

The agreement was signed by Rajinder Kumar Sharma, director of JKEDI and Ajay Kumar Sharma, registrar, SMVDU in the presence of prof Pragati Kumar, vice-chancellor of SMVDU.

The MoU focuses on fostering collaboration between the two institutions in areas such as incubation, entrepreneurship, skill-based training, education, research and the promotion of an innovation-driven culture. The partnership aims to create opportunities for students and aspiring entrepreneurs through initiatives like curriculum development, industrial training, internships, research, and skill development programmes.