Summary
Delhi government to hold meeting with private schools on March 7 to discuss way forward
Ideas like e-cycles for children with disabilities, alcohol detectors in cars and the use of 3-D technology presented at Business Blasters Investment Summit
The Delhi government's Business Blasters programme, which aims to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset among students, will be taken to private schools from next year,
A meeting will be held with private schools on March 7 to discuss how to go about the expansion, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said at the Business Blasters Investment Summit and Expo at Thyagraj Stadium, Delhi. Over 100 business ideas by government school students were presented to investors at the summit. The deputy chief minister met the students and discussed with them how to drive their business ideas better.
Sisodia said the Indian economy needed an entrepreneurial mindset among the youth to reach the USD 5 trillion milestone. “We can take the country's economy to new heights only by developing the entrepreneurial mindset among students across the country. The Business Blasters programme has increased the confidence of lakhs of children of government schools in Delhi, this is the biggest achievement of the government," he said.
Sisodia appealed for investment in children's start-ups.
“The industry should cooperate in making these business stars move forward,” he added.
Investors have shown interest in the unique business ideas of schoolchildren.
“The ideas presented by government school students at this expo are incredible. Some of the projects are so relatable that they can be launched in the market immediately. They have a high potential to earn profits. We have short-listed a few business ideas and will connect with the team shortly. We would love to provide mentorship to the team on the packaging and marketing front,” said Sujata and Taniya Biswas, founders of Suta, Mumbai.
Students showcased ideas shaped by the growth of certain industries or public safety needs and to raise the quality of life of people with disabilities.
“What these children have delivered with the seed money of just Rs 1,000-2,000 is exceptional. The best part is that their ideas have originated from the needs of the community. Being impressed by them, I have already invested in three business ideas,” said Rajeev Saraf, CEO-Lepton Software, Gurugram.
Team Growth from Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya (SBV) in Netaji Nagar made a customised e-cycle for just Rs 5,000 to help children with disabilities. Its battery gets charged with a dynamo attached to the cycle as it moves.
Team leader Tushar said through this cycle, they want to instil confidence in disabled children.
"We have received the investment of Rs 3 lakh from an investor to develop 50 such cycles," he said.
Let's 3D, the brainchild of a team from the School of Excellence, Kalkaji, offers customised printed 3D keychains, lamps, and miniatures. The team bought a 3D printer with its seed money and has earned a lot of profit, with more than 100 orders through B2B.
Team leader Aditya Maurya said they were trying to talk to architect firms to provide 3D models of buildings.
Team Public Service from SBV in Dwarka Sector-1 has developed an alcohol detector device that can be connected to the steering wheels of vehicles. This device shuts off the engine of the vehicle if the driver is drunk.
Team leader Varun explained that this device has been prepared with the help of computer programming and easily available hardware. This can help prevent drink driving and road accidents.
Last updated on 06 Mar 2022
