Session on "Advert to Innovate : Give Wings to your Imagination"
6th October 2023
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Ministry of Education (MoE), Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida organized a session on “Advert to Innovate : Give Wings to your Imagination”. Captain Manjula Katoch (Ex-Army Officer and Certified Skill Trainer) was the eminent speaker of the session. B. Tech 2nd year students attended the session.
The primary objective of this session was to inspire and empower students to break free from conventional thinking patterns and embrace their innate creativity. Captain Manjula Katoch commenced the session and asked all the students to dream high and strive hard to achieve goals. She motivated students to take up their project from ideation stage to prototype level then to final execution of the project.
Then she asked all the participants to explore, emphasize on problem-solving, innovation, and personal growth. Through thought-provoking discussions and real-life examples, participants were encouraged to recognize the power of imagination in shaping ideas and driving progress. Students were engaged in brainstorming exercises that challenged them to think divergently and generate novel ideas.
She also told the student’s about government portals like Startup India and YUKTI where they can showcase innovative ideas to the masses. She then told government had launched many schemes like Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), SAMRIDH Scheme, and many more to create, develop, and encourage startups and entrepreneurs.
Through the session, students were able to understand the importance of cross-disciplinary thinking in fostering imagination and also learnt about tools and techniques for enhancing creative thinking and problem-solving skills.