Mumbai, October 31, 2025: Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), today hosted the “Capacity Building Workshop on Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship (IDE)” for District Education Officers and DIET Members under the aegis of the Department of School Education and Literacy, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell (MIC).
The two-day workshop, being held on 30th – 31st October 2025, aims to strengthen district-level leadership by enhancing their understanding of innovation, creativity, design thinking, and entrepreneurship, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Govind Kamble, State Project Co-ordinator, MPSM, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Sachin Kore, Director, VJTI, who graced the event as Guest of Honour. Also, present were Ministry officials Mr. Ajay Kakade and Mr. Sachin Bane, State Nodal Officers, along with senior faculty members from WeSchool.
Mr. Govind Kamble said, “Maharashtra has consistently been at the forefront of national education initiatives, from the Viksit Bharat program to several state-led innovation efforts. Over 73% of our eligible schools have already registered under Viksit Bharat, and with the continued commitment of our education officers and field teams, I am confident we will maintain this leadership by ensuring greater student participation and project submissions.”
He further added, “The state government is also introducing several new initiatives to nurture scientific curiosity, from strengthening science exhibitions to launching Vigyan Vaari, which aims to give students advancing to the state level an opportunity to visit institutions like NASA. I urge all district officers and educators to take the learnings from this IDE workshop back to their schools and encourage students to think innovatively and pursue excellence”
Dr. Sachin Kore remarked that “creativity is something AI cannot generate it must originate through human innovation.”
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool said, “Only education has the power to truly transform a nation. At WeSchool, we believe innovation must begin with educators, those who shape young minds and drive systemic change. This workshop reflects our commitment to nurturing an innovation mindset among District Education Officers and DIET members, empowering them to become edupreneurs who can lead India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.”
He further added, “Our DNA is experimentation. For decades, WeSchool has championed design thinking and entrepreneurship in education, and we are proud to collaborate with AICTE, the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, and the Wadhwani Foundation to build a culture of creative problem-solving and co-creation across districts.”
Organized in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, renowned for its initiatives in entrepreneurship education, the IDE bootcamp marks Phase 1 of the IDE training program for PM SHRI schools, spanning 25 states and 2 union territories.
Over 60 participants from across districts attended the opening day, engaging in group activities, immersive working sessions, and hands-on workshops designed to ignite creative thinking and problem-solving. The sessions encouraged participants to explore the “why,” “what,” and “how” of innovation in education, while uncovering strategies to drive meaningful change and foster entrepreneurial thinking within their institutions.
The two-day bootcamp will conclude with participants presenting actionable frameworks to integrate IDE concepts into district-level initiatives, aligning with the broader national vision of “Innovation for All” under NEP 2020.