KIIT School of Rural Management (KSRM) organized a guest talk on “Incubation and Innovation Ecosystem Development for Entrepreneurs and Enterprises in Tier 2/3 Districts” on 18th July 2024.
The speaker for the talk was Mr. Anurag Dixit, COO of Jagriti Enterprise Centre – Purvanchal. Mr. Dixit shared his insights on fostering entrepreneurship and the importance of robust support systems in Tier 2/3 districts. He highlighted the impact of initiatives like Jagriti Yatra and the Banyan Revolution, and discussed strategies for nurturing startups, digitalizing small enterprises, promoting women-led models, and fostering local innovation. He further emphasized Jagriti’s focus on sustainable biodiversity and waste management.
Mr. Dixit, who holds a B. Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, has previously served philanthropic organizations and foundations as a social impact consultant. He also has seven years of business consulting experience with PwC.