Atishi discusses start-up ideas with student entrepreneurs

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New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Saturday interacted with student entrepreneurs and praised their creativity and confidence.
    Speaking during the official launch of Business Blasters at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, the minister said the programme aimed to foster entrepreneurship skills among students.
    This year's batch has developed remarkable ideas, including AI-based apps, ecofriendly cutlery, grass-made paper, smart plant watering systems, and organic scented candles, she said.
    "Children studying in schools are very creative and this programme has allowed them to recognise their creativity," the statement quoted Atishi as saying.
    "They will become an example of the fact that they are not dependent on anyone but can create their own future and can give opportunities to millions of other people to move forward," she added.
    The student entrepreneurs also shared their experiences on the programme.
    They said the Business Blasters programme gave them confidence and taught them skills such as time and finance management, sales, marketing, leadership, and teamwork.

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