Our founder, Sairee Chahal, was honoured to be part of the jury panel, where she had a front row seat to the bold ideas and sharp pitches of tomorrow’s entrepreneurs — today’s students.
From sustainability and tech to social impact and community focused ventures, the spirit of innovation was unmistakable.
This event was brilliantly orchestrated by Mekin Maheshwari, Founder & CEO of Udhyam Learning Foundation.
Their commitment to entrepreneurial thinking at the school level is setting a new benchmark for education reform.
The event was led by Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains with the presence of many inspiring leaders including:
- Shri Manish Sisodia, Former Education Minister of Delhi
- Shri Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Padma Shri awardee and Rajya Sabha MP
- Anindita Mitra IAS Secretary Education Government of Punjab
The keynote address was delivered by Pramod Bhasin, former Founder, President, CEO of Genpact and Chairman of Innovation Mission Punjab
As Sairee Chahal told the students, “Go out and seek help and be bold in your ambition”. Because ambition thrives when paired with courage and community.
The jury panel included:
- Dr Shray Pathak TBIF IIT Ropar
- Dr Hemant Kanakia Founder and former CEO Torrent Networking Technologies
- Somveer Anand CEO Invest Punjab
- Sairee Chahal Founder SHEROES and Mahila Money
