New Delhi: Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) marked its seventh Foundation Day with a focus on skill-based education, entrepreneurship, industry engagement and practical learning. Addressing the event at Bharatmuni Auditorium in Dwarka, DSEU Vice-Chancellor Ashok K Nagawat said education should go beyond employment and help students develop confidence, identity and a meaningful role in society.
He highlighted the university’s industry engagement, initiatives for women and short-term skill and certification programmes, while emphasising the link between knowledge, skills and national development.
“Knowledge makes skills, skills makes opportunity, opportunity empowers the nation,” Nagawat said.
Pawan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of Jindal Mectec, attended the event as chief guest, while Bhim Singh, ANRF National Science Chair and Emeritus Professor at IIT Delhi, was the guest of honour. Abha Jain attended as special guest.
Jindal emphasised the importance of combining formal education with practical skills, experience and confidence. Addressing aspiring entrepreneurs, he identified costing, quality and commitment as key factors in building a business.
He also cited a skill development centre in Panipat as an example of how vocational training can create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
Singh encouraged students to apply their knowledge to practical challenges and use technology and innovation to create opportunities.
Earlier, DSEU professor Ajay Singoli highlighted the role of skill development and entrepreneurship in preparing young people for the changing world of work. He called for a shift from conventional employment aspirations towards entrepreneurship and job creation.
The university also introduced its Student Campus Ambassadors for Media and Public Relations during the programme and presented them with certificates of joining.
The event featured cultural performances showcasing regional traditions, followed by a poetry session organised by DSEU’s Rajbhasha Prakoshth. The programme brought together university officials, faculty members, students and guests from industry and academia.
DSEU was established to focus on skill-oriented higher education and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on connecting academic learning with practical and industry requirements.
