New Delhi: A new chapter in education is unfolding in Delhi govt schools as students from classes VII to XII prepare to learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—not as an optional activity, but as a part of their regular curriculum. This initiative is part of the newly launched NEEEV (New Era of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Vision) scheme, introduced this year.To get things rolling, all heads of schools across Delhi will participate in an orientation session this week. This training will equip them to effectively implement NEEEV in classrooms and help students combat the potential problems they may face.Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, NEEEV aims to prepare students for real-world challenges by equipping them with the mindset and tools needed to innovate, ideate, and build sustainable ventures. Under this scheme, students will be gradually introduced to various facets of entrepreneurship, including startup ecosystems, ideation, prototyping, funding strategies, and the fundamentals of launching and managing a business. Weekly sessions will be conducted by school faculty members appointed by the principal, ensuring consistent and hands-on learning throughout the academic year.All school principals and heads across Delhi are required to attend a mandatory orientation programme until July 24, organised by state council of educational research and training. Each school will also appoint a NEEEV school program coordinator responsible for monitoring implementation through a soon-to-be-launched online portal. In addition, schools must establish a school innovation council, chaired by the principal, to oversee entrepreneurship activities and evaluate student projects.To enrich student engagement, Delhi govt is introducing two flagship components under NEEEV: NEEEV Dialogue, a biannual speaker series that brings together entrepreneurs, university incubators, and industry experts to inspire and mentor students; and Startup Stormers, a competitive platform for students from Class IX onwards, where selected teams with innovative ideas may receive financial support to transform their prototypes into viable startups.In 2019–20, Aam Aadmi Party govt introduced the entrepreneurship curriculum to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among students. A key feature of this programme was Business Blasters, a practical initiative that offered seed funding to students, enabling them to turn their ideas into real-world business ventures.
