Editor Synopsis
• IIM Raipur conducted the Convocation Ceremony of the STEM–SWAVALAMBAN entrepreneurship program on January 13, 2026.
• The 18-month program was implemented in collaboration with SIDBI to support new venture creation and enterprise formalisation.
• Shri Om Prakash Manchanda, Former MD & CEO, Dr Lal Path Labs Ltd, was the Chief Guest for the ceremony.
• Certificates were awarded to 32 participants who completed academic training and industry mentoring.
• All participants incorporated their enterprises, with several ventures achieving early-stage funding and employment generation.