Guest Lecture on Entrepreneurship Awareness (11.8.26)
Economics Association in
collaboration with the Placement Cell and PG Department of Commerce
& Management, organised a Guest Lecture on Entrepreneurship Awareness on 11th August
2026 in the College Auditorium with the objective of creating awareness among
students about entrepreneurship as a promising career option and encouraging
them to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The session was addressed by Mr.
Shamsher Singh, Founder Director, BillionArc, an experienced professional from
the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance) domain, and Dr. Gaurav
Chawla, Founder & Chairman, Sourish Chawla Foundation, who shared valuable
insights on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship development.
Dr. Gaurav
Chawla and Mr. Shamsher Singh introduced students to the practical aspects of
entrepreneurship and explained that entrepreneurship is not merely about
starting a business but involves identifying opportunities, solving problems,
creating value and developing the confidence to become a job creator rather
than only a job seeker. Students were also
guided that lack of funds should not always be viewed as the primary barrier to
entrepreneurship, as a strong business idea, proper planning, market
understanding, networking and the ability to communicate and negotiate
effectively are equally important. The importance of discipline, mentorship,
continuous learning and commitment in an entrepreneurial journey was also
discussed through several practical and relatable examples. The speakers particularly stressed the importance of
following ethical practices while conducting business.
They highlighted the inportance of awareness against mis-selling and misleading
financial practices. The resource persons
responded to the queries and motivated them to develop a clear vision,
identify opportunities and build the skills required to enter the
entrepreneurial world.
