Uttaranchal University inaugurated MSME-sponsored two Management Development Programs (MDP) on 25 June 2024. MDPs are organized on the topics “Sustainable Innovation and IPR” and “Intellectual Property Rights” from 25 June 2024 to 29 June 2024 coordinated by Prof (Dr) Rajesh Singh and Prof (Dr) Anita Gehlot. The event started with a warm welcome by Mr Pushkar Bisth, Assistant Director DC-MSME by Prof. Dharam Buddhi, Vice Chancellor, Uttaranchal University.
Prof (Dr) Dharam Buddhi, Vice- Chancellor encouraged all participants to consider how patents can be leveraged to drive progress and create a sustainable future. Success hinges on out-of-the-box thinking and exploring unconventional solutions. By fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, businesses can drive progress and create a brighter future for all.
Mr Pushkar Bisht, Assistant Director of DC-MSME, expressed his gratitude to the university for its meticulous planning and execution of the Management Development Program. He emphasized that the program has successfully provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the vital role that intellectual property rights, especially patents, play in driving innovation and safeguarding creative efforts.
Prof (Dr) Rajesh Singh, Director of Research & Innovation, emphasized that innovations are key drivers of economic growth and startup. Despite challenges like securing funding and market competition, entrepreneurs must be resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking.
Prof (Dr) Sonal Sharma, Dean of USCS, emphasized that Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are crucial for fostering innovation, protecting creative works, and driving economic growth. By safeguarding inventors' and creators' rights, IPR ensures they receive due recognition and financial benefits, encouraging further innovation.
Resource persons of MDP on sustainable innovation & IPR were Dr Amit Bhatt, Dr Jitendra Singh, Dr Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Dr. Rakesh Kumar and Resource persons of MDP on Intellectual property rights were Dr Sonal Sharma, Dr Ishteeyaq Ahmad, Dr Sameer Dev Sharma and Dr Monisha Awasthi
