**Executive Summary**
The first NIESBUD Alumni Meet 2026 was held on July 14, 2026, in Noida to launch a structured, long-term engagement platform for entrepreneurs. Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary emphasized the need for successful alumni to mentor the next generation of founders to strengthen India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event featured the launch of two major publications and established a framework for lifelong institutional support to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Objectives and Network Launch**
* **Alumni Connect:** The inauguration of NIESBUD’s first alumni meet to facilitate knowledge exchange and celebrate entrepreneurial success.
* **NIESBUD Alumni Network:** A new initiative designed for continuous interaction, mentoring, collaboration, and business networking among former students.
* **Lifelong Learning:** The Ministry emphasized that skilling and engagement with entrepreneurs must continue beyond the classroom throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle.
**New Publications and Initiatives**
* **'Swavalamban ki Ore - 4':** A publication showcasing entrepreneurial success stories and transformative journeys of NIESBUD alumni.
* **'Alumni Connect Volume - 1':** A curated compilation of profiles of successful entrepreneurs from flagship programs like the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) and the Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP).
**Mentorship and Digital Growth Sessions**
* **NITI Aayog Mentorship:** A session focused on best practices for scaling enterprises and overcoming challenges, specifically highlighting the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP).
* **Digital Strategy Panel:** Discussions on leveraging ONDC, Meta, and GeM (Government e-Marketplace) for market expansion, digital marketing, and government procurement.
* **Collaboration:** Nearly 200 alumni from 19 states joined industry leaders and policymakers to foster a self-sustaining entrepreneurial community.
**Impact Analysis**
**NIESBUD Alumni / Successful Entrepreneurs**
**Impact:**
Alumni are positioned as "champions" and mentors for new founders. They gain access to a vibrant network for business networking and institutional support.
**Action Required:**
Actively mentor aspiring entrepreneurs, share professional experiences, and utilize digital platforms like ONDC and GeM for business expansion.
**Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Founders**
**Impact:**
They receive a roadmap for success through the shared experiences and success stories of established alumni.
**Action Required:**
Engage with the NIESBUD Alumni Network to seek mentorship, learn practical lessons on scaling ventures, and pursue innovation.
**Government and Institutional Partners (MSDE, NITI Aayog, ONDC, GeM)**
**Impact:**
These stakeholders are integrated into a collaborative ecosystem designed to drive employment generation and economic growth.
**Action Required:**
Maintain the platform for continuous interaction and provide resources for digital commerce and government procurement training.
Key Entities Referenced
National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD): The central organization under MSDE that conducts entrepreneurship training and hosted the first alumni meet to foster its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The primary ministry responsible for coordinating entrepreneurship and skill development initiatives and overseeing NIESBUD's activities.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship who launched the alumni network and new institutional publications.
NIESBUD Alumni Network: A newly launched initiative designed to provide a structured platform for continuous engagement, mentoring, and collaboration among successful entrepreneurs.
Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP): A NITI Aayog initiative highlighted for its role in providing mentoring and best practices to help entrepreneurs scale their ventures.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary attends
NIESBUD's first Alumni Meet 2026 in Noida
Successful entrepreneurs must become champions for the
next generation of founders: Shri Jayant Chaudhary at
NIESBUD Alumni Meet 2026
प्रव तथ: 14 JUL 2026 9:20PM by PIB Delhi
"Successful entrepreneurs must become champions for the next generation of founders by mentoring
aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing their experiences and creating pathways for others to succeed," said Shri
Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and
Minister of State for Education, Government of India, while addressing Alumni Connect, the first alumni
meet of the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD),
organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) at the
institute's Noida campus today.
"Learning and skilling are lifelong journeys, and our engagement with entrepreneurs should continue well
beyond the classroom. If we want to build a true meritocracy, we must celebrate entrepreneurs who create
value through innovation, resilience and hard work. NIESBUD's alumni network has the potential to
become a vibrant platform of collaboration and excellence, where entrepreneurs learn from one another,
build meaningful partnerships and collectively strengthen India's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, we
can inspire millions to pursue entrepreneurship and accelerate our journey towards a developed and self-
reliant India," he added.
Minister also launched two NIESBUD publications—'ावलंबन क ओर - 4', which showcases
entrepreneurial success stories, institutional initiatives, and the transformative journeys of NIESBUD
alumni, and 'Alumni Connect Volume - 1', a curated compilation of profiles of successful entrepreneurs
nurtured through the institute's flagship programmes, including the Entrepreneurship Development
Programme (EDP), Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP), Entrepreneurship
Awareness Programme (EAP), and other capacity-building initiatives.
Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said, "India
needs millions of entrepreneurs to drive innovation, create jobs, and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Entrepreneurship is a lifelong journey that thrives on continuous learning and collaboration. NIESBUD's
alumni network can play a transformative role by enabling successful entrepreneurs to mentor aspiring
founders, foster innovation, and help build sustainable enterprises that contribute to India's economic
growth."
Dr. Poonam Sinha, Director General, NIESBUD, said, "Every entrepreneur who passes through
NIESBUD remains a valued member of our institutional family. Through initiatives like the Alumni Meet,
we aim to create an enduring ecosystem where alumni continue to connect, collaborate, mentor and inspireone another, while benefiting from new opportunities for learning, networking and business growth. We
are committed to supporting entrepreneurs not only during their training journey but throughout their
entrepreneurial lifecycle."
The event also featured a session on Sharing of Best Practices by Mentors from NITI Aayog, that focused
on the critical role of mentoring in enterprise growth. Through their experiences of mentoring
entrepreneurs under the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), NITI Aayog, the mentors shared
practical lessons on overcoming business challenges, scaling enterprises, accessing opportunities, and
building resilient entrepreneurial ventures. The session encouraged peer learning and inspired
entrepreneurs through real-life experiences and proven mentoring practices.
This was followed by a Panel Discussion on 'Digital Growth Strategies: Leveraging ONDC, Meta and
GeM for Market Expansion', bringing together representatives from these leading digital platforms. The
discussion focused on enabling entrepreneurs to leverage digital commerce, Government procurement,
social commerce, branding, digital marketing and online marketplaces for business expansion.
The event brought together NIESBUD alumni, nearly 200 successful entrepreneurs from 19 states,
mentors, industry leaders, and policymakers on a common platform to celebrate entrepreneurial success,
facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen lifelong institutional engagement.
Ms Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, MSDE, was also present on the occasion, along with senior officials
from MSDE, NITI Aayog, NIESBUD, ONDC, GeM, and Meta.
Conceived under the guidance of Hon'ble Minister, the NIESBUD Alumni Meet 2026 marks the beginning
of a structured and long-term engagement with NIESBUD alumni through the NIESBUD Alumni
Network, envisioned as a vibrant platform for continuous interaction, mentoring, collaboration, business
networking and knowledge exchange. By fostering stronger connections among entrepreneurs, mentors,
industry and Government, the initiative seeks to create a self-sustaining entrepreneurial community that
contributes to enterprise growth, employment generation, innovation and the vision of Viksit
Bharat@2047.***
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