Meghalaya govt, IIM Shillong launch CM Business Catalyst: Student B-Plan Challenge
IIM Shillong, officially launched the CM Business Catalyst: Student B-Plan Challenge, an innovative initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices among the youth of Meghalaya.
The launch event at Shillong was attended by Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with Governor of Meghalaya C H Vijayashankar, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma, and Minister, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh.
The CM Business Catalyst program is designed to empower college students to develop sustainable business models that address pressing environmental and social challenges. This initiative aligns with the state’s vision for sustainable development, leveraging IIM Shillong's expertise in innovation, management, and entrepreneurial education.
The aim of programme is to cultivate business acumen among the students of Meghalaya, equip students with essential skills to design and implement successful business ventures and inspire a culture of innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship to tackle local and global challenges.
IIM stated, “The challenge will unfold through a structured, multi-stage competition aimed at engaging students while fostering skill development. Participants will benefit from mentorship by IIM students and faculty, as well as knowledge transfer sessions led by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs from Meghalaya and across India”.
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