President Draupadi Murmu launches ‘herSTART’ – a start-up platform of Gujarat University for women entrepreneurs

President Draupadi Murmu has said If the states move forward by learning and adopting each other’s successful models, then India will definitely ensure its place as a developed country during the Amrit Kal.

The president was addressing a public gathering after launching ‘herStart’ — a start-up platform of Gujarat University for women entrepreneurs today in Ahmedabad.

The President also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects related to education and tribal development at Gujarat University on the occasion. The projects include the virtual inauguration of five highschools for tribals, laying the foundation stone for a boy’s hostel in the Narmada district, and launching of five infrastructure projects of the education department.

The president said the school education lays the foundation stone for improving India’s position in the field of science, research, and innovation. Ms. Murmu said India’s position in the Global innovation index 2022, has improved from earlier 81 to 14th place in recent times.

The president said, besides encouraging the entrepreneurial endevours of women, the ‘HerStart’ initiative will also link the women entrepreneurs with various private and government platforms.

The president said Gujarat has put forth a successful model before other states in the development of industry, innovation, and infrastructure. With its holistic development, Gujarat has shown a path of inclusive development to the country.

The president also highlighted the work of the government of Gujarat in the field of education and tribal development. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and education Minister Jeetubhai Vaghani were present on the occasion.