Vikrama Simhapuri University— DC File

NELLORE: Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) organised an awareness programme on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship in collaboration with IIITDM, Kurnool, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme of the Union ministry of MSME, with support from the AP state MSME development corporation.

Addressing the programme, VSU vice-chancellor Prof. A. Srinivasa Rao urged students to focus on innovation, research and skill development rather than merely seeking jobs. He encouraged them to become entrepreneurs and create employment opportunities, highlighting the role of entrepreneurship in strengthening the economy.

IPR expert Dr Radhika Vangala of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus, explained the importance of patents and trademarks, legal protection for innovations and ways to convert ideas into commercially viable products and services.

The programme highlighted self-employment opportunities, emerging business prospects and government assistance available to MSMEs under the RAMP Scheme.

IIITDM, Kurnool, professor K. Visweswara Reddy proposed the vote of thanks.


Tags: