28/10/2025
π North Gujarat Rises: WEP EAP Ignites Enterprise at HNGU, Patan!
What an incredible demonstration of commitment to Women's Economic Empowerment! On October 14, 2025, the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) β Gujarat Chapter held a highly strategic Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Patan.
This event successfully brought together academic leadership, government support, and real-world inspiration to deliver the full WEP roadmap:
π€ Leaders Driving the Mission
The inauguration showcased a powerful collaboration of institutions:
Prof. Kishorkumar Poria, Vice Chancellor, HNGU
Dr. Rohit N. Desai, Registrar, HNGU
Mr. Rashminbhai, Industries Officer, DIC, Patan
Mr. Dhavalbhai Mali, Cottage Industries Officer, DIC, Patan
Dr. Illa C Patel, WEP Coordinator
π‘ The WEP Blueprint for Success
Expert faculty from EDII delivered crucial knowledge based on our three pillars:
Ichha Shakti (Motivation) & Gyaan Shakti (Knowledge): Mr. Sachin Patel inspired participants with the 'Need-Importance & Charms of Being Entrepreneur' and covered essential 'Traits & Competencies'.
Gyaan Shakti (Knowledge) & Karma Shakti (Action): Dr. Ravjeetsingh Atwal provided strategic guidance on 'Identifying Business Opportunities for Women' and detailed the vital 'Government Schemes & Programmes for Women Entrepreneurship Development'.
π Real-World Inspiration
The programme featured a compelling interactive session with local entrepreneur Harshida Prajapati, showcasing the tangible results of launching a successful venture.
This initiative is proudly sponsored by the Industries & Mines Department, Govt. of Gujarat, and implemented by EDII, Ahmedabad.