3-Day Value Added Course on Entrepreneurship and Start-up Skills
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Navodaya College of Nursing, Raichur, in association with the Skill Development Centre, NIT Raichur, organized a 3-Day Value Added Course on “Entrepreneurship and Start-up Skills” from 27 to 29 April 2026 at the Virtual Library, Navodaya Education Trust Campus, Raichur. The programme aimed to equip nursing students with entrepreneurial knowledge, innovation skills, and leadership competencies to explore sustainable healthcare ventures and self-employment opportunities. Through expert lectures, interactive discussions, and case-based learning activities, participants gained practical insights into entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, digital technologies, business planning, and leadership, preparing them to become future-ready nursing professionals.
Expert Sessions
| RESOURCE PERSON | DESIGNATION | SESSION TOPIC(S) |
| Mrs. Kavita Patil | Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Navodaya College of Nursing | Welcome & Programme Introduction; Setting Up Nurse-led Clinics and Home Care Services |
| Prof. Immanuel Prabhucharan | Department of Child Health Nursing, Navodaya College of Nursing | Introduction to Nursing Entrepreneurship |
| Dr. Vinod Mallap | CHRO, Navodaya Education Trust | Entrepreneurial Mindset & Team Building |
| Mr. Deepak Suresh Kumar Rajasekaran | Director – Skill Development Officer, NIT Raichur | Financial Planning & Funding Resources; Skill Development, MSME Registration & Government Schemes |
| Prof. Tabitha Raveesh | Department of Mental Health Nursing, Navodaya College of Nursing | Idea Discussion & Interaction; Digital Health & Tele-nursing Opportunities |
| Mr. Sparsh Pathak | Product Head, Navodaya Education Trust | Product Development & Innovation in Healthcare |
| Mrs. Supriya G. Purohit | Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, NIT Raichur | AI Prompting in Marketing & Digital Presence |
| Prof. Srinivas | Department of Community Health Nursing, RIMS, Raichur | Legal & Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Business |
| Mr. Somshekar | Nursing Officer, RIMS, Raichur | Success Strategies & Case Studies |
| Ms. Tanuja | Lecturer, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Navodaya College of Nursing | Valedictory Ceremony & Certificate Distribution |
The programme concluded with an interactive session, valedictory ceremony, and certificate distribution. Overall, the course successfully inspired nursing students to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, digital health, and nurse-led healthcare initiatives while fostering the confidence and skills required to establish sustainable healthcare ventures and contribute to quality healthcare delivery.
