Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) celebrated its 7th Foundation Day at Bharatmuni Auditorium, CCRT, Sector 7, Dwarka, bringing together university leaders, faculty members, students and distinguished guests to highlight the importance of skill-based education, entrepreneurship, practical learning and student development.
DSEU Foundation Day Brings Together Academic and Industry Leaders
The programme was presided over by Hon. Col. Prof. (Dr.) Ashok K. Nagawat, Vice Chancellor of DSEU. Shri Pawan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of Jindal Mectec, veteran industrialist, social leader and philanthropist, attended as the Chief Guest.
Prof. Bhim Singh, ANRF National Science Chair and Emeritus Professor at IIT Delhi, was the Guest of Honour, while Prof. Abha Jain attended as the Special Guest.
Other dignitaries included Shri Shailendra Singh Parihar, IAS, Registrar, DSEU; Prof. Ajay Singoli; Dr. Pankaj Lathar, Director of Public Relations and Controller of Finance, DSEU; and Prof. Kamna Sachdeva, Director of Academics, along with other faculty members and guests.
The formal proceedings began with the welcome and felicitation of the dignitaries through bouquets and ceremonial shawls.
DSEU Emphasises Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Prof. Ajay Singoli welcomed the dignitaries and spoke about the importance of skill development, entrepreneurship and practical education in preparing young people for the future. He emphasised the need to move beyond conventional employment and encouraged the creation of opportunities through entrepreneurship.
“Make young Indians job creators, not job seekers.”
Addressing the gathering, Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Ashok K. Nagawat spoke about DSEU’s vision of bringing education, skills, creativity and entrepreneurship together. He explained that education should not only lead to employment but also help students develop confidence, identity and a meaningful place in society.
He highlighted the university’s progress, industry engagement, women-focused initiatives and short-term skill and certification programmes. He also described students as ambassadors of DSEU.
“Knowledge makes skills, skills makes opportunity, opportunity empowers the nation.”
Prof. Bhim Singh Highlights Technology and Innovation
Prof. Bhim Singh congratulated DSEU on its Foundation Day and discussed the role of technology, education and entrepreneurship in creating opportunities for young people.
Drawing on his experience in technology and innovation, he encouraged students to apply their knowledge to practical challenges and use education as a means of empowerment.
Pawan Jindal Shares Lessons for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Chief Guest Shri Pawan Jindal focused on the importance of complementing formal education with practical skills, confidence and experience. Sharing insights from his own journey, he stressed that an individual’s background or conventional educational limitations should not restrict their aspirations.
He referred to personalities such as N. R. Narayana Murthy, O. P. Jindal, Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of MDH, Baba Ramdev and Lal Bahadur Shastri as examples of determination, initiative and the ability to recognise opportunities.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, Shri Jindal highlighted three essentials: costing, quality and commitment. He stressed the importance of competitive costing, maintaining quality and fulfilling commitments.
He also cited a skill-development centre in Panipat as an example of how training can translate into employment and create opportunities for entrepreneurship. His address emphasised practical capabilities and the importance of moving from job seekers to creators of opportunities.
DSEU Registrar Encourages Continuous Growth
Shri Shailendra Singh Parihar, IAS, Registrar of DSEU, highlighted the potential of the young university and encouraged continuous improvement and higher aspirations.
Drawing an analogy between a small seed and a large tree, he emphasised that meaningful achievements often begin with small but determined steps.
Dignitaries and Organising Team Felicitated
The formal proceedings continued with a memento and felicitation ceremony. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour were presented with mementos and Anga Vastra. Other key dignitaries and members associated with the Foundation Day organising team were also felicitated.
The formal session concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Narayan Agrawal, Campus Director, DSEU Dwarka. He thanked the dignitaries, university leadership, faculty, staff, students and organising team for their contributions to the celebration.
Student Campus Ambassadors Introduced
Following the formal session, the Student Campus Ambassadors – Media & PR were introduced and invited to the stage. They were formally welcomed and presented with certificates of joining, marking their official association with the Campus Ambassador programme.
Students Showcase India’s Cultural Diversity
The cultural programme emerged as one of the major highlights of the Foundation Day. Students presented performances representing Rajasthani, Haryanvi and other regional traditions, showcasing India’s cultural diversity through music, dance, costumes and choreography.
The programme also featured a study-related performance based on the song “Ik Zindagi Meri So Khwaishaa Ik Ik Me Poori Kra”, conveying a message of aspiration and motivation for students.
The performances received an enthusiastic response from the audience and reflected the creativity, confidence and cultural participation of DSEU students. The programme brought diverse regional traditions together on a common platform and added a strong student-centric dimension to the celebrations.
Kavi Sammelan Marks the Conclusion of Celebrations
The celebrations concluded with a Kavi Sammelan organised by the Rajbhasha Prakoshth, DSEU, at Bharatmuni Auditorium.
The poetry session featured Dr. Kirti Kale, Alok Aviral, Namita Naman, Prakhar Malviya “Kanha”, Dr. Pankaj Shyam Lathar and Colonel Sanjay Chaturvedi.
DSEU Reaffirms Commitment to Skill-Based Education
The 7th Foundation Day celebration brought together DSEU’s institutional journey, its focus on skills and entrepreneurship, and the creativity and enthusiasm of its students. The event reaffirmed the university’s commitment to skill-based education, practical learning and preparing young people for a changing world of work.
