CE Shreekant Patil, conducted a highly engaging four-hour session as part of the AMRUT Suryamitra training program at Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic, Nashik on 30th March, 2025. The session, which was part of Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development - MCEDs free residential Solar PV Installation Repairing & Maintenance program, covered important topics such as setting up MSMEs, available government support mechanisms, and the Start-Up & Stand-Up India schemes. Shreekant Patil's session helped open doors for aspiring entrepreneurs to better understand government initiatives and opportunities in the solar energy sector, leaving participants satisfied and eager for more. CE Shreekant Patil, Senior Consultant at the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and Mentor at Startup India, led a four-hour session for aspiring entrepreneurs at the AMRUT Suryamitra training workshop organized by the Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (MCED). The session, held at Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic in Nashik, was aimed at equipping participants with essential knowledge on MSME setup, government schemes, and opportunities in the solar energy sector. CE Shreekant Patil, who is also the Committee Chairman of NIMA and MACCIA, used his expertise to explain how aspiring entrepreneurs can set up and manage their own MSMEs. He focused on the Start-Up & Stand-Up India schemes and discussed the various support mechanisms available from the government for entrepreneurs. His insightful session offered a step-by-step approach to understanding these schemes, including the benefits and processes associated with each. Additionally, Shreekant Patil shared insights of Startup India, Standup India, various government subsidy schemes for women, importance & process of udyoam registration, support mechanism for MSMEs, and how to set up MSME or small business. The workshop was held from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Switch Gear and Protection Lab of the Electrical Engineering Department at Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Polytechnic. The session was highly interactive, with Patil answering numerous questions from the participants, ensuring their full satisfaction with the material presented. Many attendees expressed their gratitude for the practical insights and requested follow-up sessions to further explore the topics. The AMRUT Suryamitra training program is a free residential initiative offered by MCED, running from March 28 to April 5, 2025. It aims to provide training in Solar PV installation, repairing, and maintenance, and is part of MCED's broader efforts to develop skilled human resources and foster entrepreneurship. This session was a valuable opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in Nashik to gain deeper insights into government schemes and the renewable energy industry, laying the foundation for future business ventures.

Training Session on Entrepreneurship Development for Scheduled Caste Entrepreneurs in Nashik. Shreekant Patil conducted a workshop on 29th March, 2025 with MCED covering MSME setup, government schemes, and emerging business sectors. An 18-day free entrepreneurship program for Scheduled Caste candidates was held from March 18 to April 4, 2025, sponsored by the Maharashtra Government and organized by MCED Nashik. Maharashtra Government Industries Directorate, Mumbai, sponsored and organized by the Maharashtra Entrepreneurship Development Centre (MCED), Nashik, and in collaboration with the Maharashtra Entrepreneurship Trade and Investment Facilitation Cell (MAITRI), Mumbai, conducted the Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Special Group Promotion Scheme. The 18-day free Residential Entrepreneurship Development Program was held for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates from March 18 to April 4, 2025. On March 29, 2025, CE. Shreekant Patil, Senior Consultant at NPCI and a Startup India Mentor, conducted an energizing training session for 40 candidates from Nashik, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar districts. The session focused on crucial topics such as setting up MSMEs, available government support for MSMEs, the Startup India and Standup India schemes, and opportunities in emerging sectors. CE. Shreekant Patil discussed the challenges of entrepreneurship, ways to overcome them, and provided insights into the SCSTHub platform, highlighting its role in supporting SC/ST entrepreneurs. The session was well-received, with participants requesting a follow-up session due to the depth of information shared. The event was hosted at the Maharashtra Entrepreneurship Development Centre - MCED, Nashik, and concluded with a strong emphasis on how government initiatives can help foster entrepreneurship in the SC community.