Industry Startup Academia Interface: A unique initiative by IDP-NAHEP, Pantnagar which fetched Summer Internships for 200+ University Students

Industry Startup Academia Interface: A unique initiative by IDP-NAHEP, Pantnagar which fetched Summer Internships for 200+ University Students

23rd June 2023, Pantnagar

A unique and innovative mega-event, Industry Startup Academia Interface (ISAI) was organized by the World Bank-funded IDP-NAHEP project running in G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar today. The programme envisioned building a culture of industry internship in the University on a mass scale for generating entrepreneurship and professionalism in the youngsters.

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The Chief Guest, Dr. R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education) expressed his happiness for this unique endeavor and extended his best wishes to all the participating companies and students.

Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan, Vice-Chancellor, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar appreciated the role of the NAHEP project in institutional reform across the country.

Dr. N. K.  Jain, National Coordinator, IDP gave in-depth glimpses of agricultural development and connected it with the emerging need of skilling.

All the dignitaries personally interacted with the company representatives and students.

ISAI 2023 had the participation of 50 prominent agro-industries, startups, and organization companies from across the country and 450 + University students in one place.

The event helped the students to generate insights, internship opportunities, and pathways to brush up their skills to meet market demand and industry requirements.

ISAI could provide an opportunity for 200+ University students for undertaking Summer Internships in renowned companies. This will provide the students an industry exposure and mentoring during summer vacations.

(Source: Agricultural Education Division, ICAR)

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