New Delhi, Oct 11
The Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) celebrated its 6th Foundation Day with a vision to make the capital city a national hub for startups, skill development, and youth innovation. The event was graced by Ashish Sood, Minister for Home and Education who served as the Chief Guest.
Speaking at the event, Minister Ashish Sood praised the university’s efforts and linked its achievements to the broader national agenda of innovation and entrepreneurship.
“Delhi Skill Entrepreneur University is a remarkable experiment in itself. Over the past 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promoted innovative ideas such as startups, scaling, and recognition-based learning. In the past six years, Delhi Skill Entrepreneur University has made significant progress,†he said.
Highlighting the upcoming National Youth Day on January 12, 2026, Sood announced a major initiative aimed at fostering youth-led innovation in the city.
“Delhi will celebrate National Youth Day with a Startup and Skill Youth Festival. All 11 universities and 19 ITIs of Delhi will jointly organise the festival. The aim is simple, to give young people a platform to showcase their ideas and innovations. The goal is to make Delhi the startup, innovation, and skill capital of India,†he added.
He also acknowledged the role of DSEU in furthering the Centre's vision of a skilled and self-reliant youth.
“Prime Minister Modi has taken skill development and innovation to new heights in the last decade. DSEU has contributed meaningfully to this journey,†Sood remarked.
On a different note, Minister Sood addressed the growing demand among Delhi residents to allow fireworks during Diwali celebrations.
“People in Delhi want to celebrate Diwali with fireworks. We will engage with the administration in a structured manner to address this. The government is already working continuously to reduce pollution, but simply imposing bans on firecrackers, construction, or implementing odd-even schemes will not solve the problem,†he said.
“We must reduce pollution through sustainable administrative actions rather than blanket prohibitions,†he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the focus on startups, I hope this isn't just another announcement that doesn't translate to ground reality. We need actual funding support and mentorship programs, not just festivals. The Diwali firecrackers discussion seems more practical though - blanket bans never work in India.
Finally some positive news about youth development! DSEU has been doing great work in skill development. Connecting all universities and ITIs for the Youth Festival is a brilliant move. This could really transform Delhi's education ecosystem. Jai Hind! ðŸ™
As someone who works in the education sector, I'm impressed by the holistic approach. Skill development combined with entrepreneurship is exactly what our youth needs. The timing before National Youth Day gives enough preparation time for students to develop their projects.
Good to see the minister addressing both development and cultural aspects. The balanced approach to Diwali celebrations shows understanding of our traditions while acknowledging environmental concerns. Hope the startup initiatives get similar practical implementation.
My brother graduated from DSEU last year and got placed immediately! These skill universities are changing lives. Making Delhi the startup capital will create so many opportunities for young people. Can't wait to see what innovations come out of the Youth Festival! 🚀
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