Opinion | EMC: Delhi's Mission To Encourage Young Entrepreneurship

In our society, we are conditioned from childhood to believe that education is the key to securing a good job. The saying "Jaldi padhayi poori kar lo, jaldi naukri mil jayegi" (Finish your studies quickly, and you'll get a job soon) reflects this belief. But are there enough job opportunities available?Recent unemployment statistics shed light on this issue. Despite completing 14 years of school and at least three years of college education, many youths struggle to find jobs. What if we could equip students with skills that enable them not just to seek jobs, but also create them?

This issue transcends education, hard work, or talent; it is fundamentally about mindset. While policymakers often focus on measures like business loans, tax relief, and other aids, they typically address symptoms rather than causes. This approach is akin to treating an illness rather than preventing it. Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, has been an exception.

Manish Sisodia has long believed that complex, deep-rooted problems can be addressed by focusing on classrooms. His vision was to use the educational system to instil a mindset shift among students.