SHILLONG: The Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management (RGIIM), Shillong through its Centre for Development of NER (CEDNER) launched a six-month certificate course on developing managerial skills for entrepreneurs at its Mayurbhanj Palace Complex on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Union DoNER Minister BK Handique lauded the efforts of CEDNER under the visionary leadership of Prof AK Dutta, founder Director RGIIM, Shillong and hoped that the institute with a well known brand operating through the Northeastern region of India would continue to inspire a change in the mindset and the overall approach of the youth towards enhancing their managerial skills and entrepreneurial aptitude. “It is heartening to see that apart from its commitment to provide quality education, RGIIM Shillong is also trying to find solutions to issues which concern the society.”
Speaking as the guest of honour, Union Minister of State for Water Resources Vincent H Pala hailed the initiative and urged the students and youth of the region to take full advantage of such courses for the betterment of the region.
Prof Keya Sengupta, who will conduct the course, presented an overview of the course.
Prof AK Dutta said the CEDNER is an evolvement built upon the spirit of innovation and service. “We have pioneered and I am proud to say that we have been consistent in our efforts to bring about alleviation of poverty with an inclusive notion of growth and development within the host region and CEDNER today has become a sought after entity by various stakeholders in the region simply because of its committed stance and efforts aimed at responding to the local needs.”
The CEDNER, formerly known as the Accelerated Learning Centre (ALC), has been part and parcel of the institute since its inception.