🌾 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Campus Partnership
3-Day College Bazaar Concludes Successfully at SRMIST
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) initiative and in association with the Chengalpattu District Administration, organized a vibrant 3-day College Bazaar from 30th July to 1st August 2025 at the SRMIST Tech Park premises.
🎉 Inauguration and Dignitaries
The event was formally inaugurated by:
Dr. Shivganesh Bhargava, Dean, School of Management, SRMIST
Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate Director – Campus Administration, SRMIST
Ms. Emilly Priya, Assistant Project Officer, Mahalir Thittam, Chengalpattu District
Their presence set the tone for an impactful collaboration between academia, government, and rural communities.
🧺 Showcasing Rural Talent – SHG Participation
Women from various UBA–SRMIST adopted villages participated through Self Help Groups (SHGs), displaying an impressive variety of rural products:
🌱 Nursery and garden items
👗 Hand-stitched garments and fabrics
🧼 Homemade herbal soaps
🍬 Traditional sweets and snacks
🎁 Eco-friendly handicrafts and household products
The campus community, especially students and faculty, enthusiastically supported the SHGs by purchasing their products and interacting directly with the women entrepreneurs.
🎓 Academic Support for Rural Entrepreneurship
During his address, Dr. Shivganesh Bhargava emphasized the importance of market linkages and sustainable rural businesses. He announced that the School of Management would soon launch training sessions in marketing and entrepreneurship for SHG members, enhancing their ability to scale and sustain their businesses.
💡 Impact & Outcome
The 3-day event successfully:
Created a strong platform for women’s economic empowerment
Encouraged direct consumer exposure for SHG products
Fostered institutional support for rural development
Strengthened the goals of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in action
This initiative showcased how academic institutions can play a transformative role in community building, while also promoting inclusive growth and self-reliance among rural women.
📣 Looking Ahead
SRMIST, through its UBA Cell and with continued support from the Chengalpattu District Administration, is committed to scaling such initiatives and strengthening its engagement with local communities, women-led enterprises, and sustainable rural models.
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