Workshop on Resources for developing startups in Tirunelveli District

On 6th May 2022 a workshop on “Resources for developing startups in Tirunelveli District was organized by the Department of Management studies in association with Entrepreneurship Development Cell & Institution’s Innovation Council @ 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Mrs M.Thanalakshmi, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli was invited as Guest speaker. Mrs. J.Anna Thangam, EDC Co-ordinator & Assistant Professor, MBA Department coordinated the Programme.

Prof.D.Annie Rose Nirmala HOD/ MBA delivered welcome speech and Mrs.J.Evangeline Kiruba introduced the guest speaker. The resource person explained the importance of startup and the government support available for the startups. She highlighted the resources available in Tirunelveli District to develop the startups. While presenting the resources she said that the banana trunk can be utilized for producing banana fibre which is used for making sarees, bags, ropes and other decorative items. Likewise, the coconut fibre can be used for producing the flower pots, scrubbers and the coconut shell can be used for producing charcoal, activated carbon. Similarly, the paddy husk can be used for producing the activated carbon. Actually, the Tirunelveli district is known for cottage industries which is having more potential in this area. Moreover, the guest speaker also gave information regarding the startup funds available through various government schemes namely startu India, Startup TN etc. The speaker highlighted the ideas and benefits of starting a business in Tirunelveli District, the Geographical advantage of the location, and the natural resources which are available in the district to start the startup.

Finally, Rasika I Year student of MBA delivered the vote of thanks and the guest speaker and thanked all for the opportunity given. The feedback link was posted to the participants, to collect the opinion about the programme.