Students of Hans Raj
Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalandhar, have written a success story in
entrepreneurship by generating a cumulative income of ₹1.52 crore during the
academic session 2025–26 under the Punjab Entrepreneurship Mindset Programme
(EMP). This achievement is a glimpse into HMV’s vision of providing
skill-based, experiential learning and shaping future-ready entrepreneurs. A
total of 397 students from B.Com., B.Com. (Financial Services), and various
B.Voc. programmes participated in the initiative, demonstrating innovation,
business acumen, and dedication across five major domains: Retail Business,
E-commerce, Content Creation, Professional Services, and other entrepreneurial
ventures. Professional Services emerged as the most preferred sector, followed
by Retail Business. Notably, nearly 74% of the participants earned an
individual income exceeding ₹10,000. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Seema
Khanna, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce and Nodal Officer of EMP,
with the active support of 13 mentoring faculty members: Mrs. Binoo Gupta, Dr.
Ashmeen Kaur, Mrs. Meenu Kundra, Dr. Rama Sharma, Dr. Kajal Puri, Mrs. Savita
Mahendru, Mrs.Shefali Kashyap, Dr. Meenakshi Duggal, Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Mr.
Ashish Chadha, Mrs. Rishav, Mrs. Navneeta, and Mrs. Mukti Arora. To strengthen
practical learning, HMV organized entrepreneurship fairs, exhibitions, and
business stalls where students marketed and sold their own products, gaining
firsthand experience in business operations. Competitions promoting digital
literacy and innovation were also conducted. Educational visits to Nexus Mall
and Alpha Mall enabled students to study retail management, visual
merchandising, and consumer behaviour in real-world settings. Several
student-led ventures have achieved notable success. Sumanpreet Kaur and Ishika
of B.Com. (Financial Services) are successfully managing Mehndi Art services
along with home-made sweets and pickle businesses. Divya Mahindru has
established herself in the artificial jewellery sector, while Sneha has
launched “Sneha Cosmetics.” Manmeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, and Bhagwant have built
thriving ventures in nail art and bakery services. B.Voc. Cosmetology student
Banipreet Sethi continues to earn through her beauty enterprise, Harleen Kaur
Walia has found success in the bracelet business, and BBA student Puneet Kaur
has excelled in the apparel industry. Expressing her delight over this
accomplishment, Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla stated that earning ₹1.52 crore is
far more than a financial milestone; it is a testament to the limitless
potential, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset of HMV students. She
emphasized that when education is integrated with practical exposure, skill
development, and hands-on training, students become capable of making
meaningful contributions to society and the economy. Dr. Khosla further
remarked that the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 is to create job
creators rather than job seekers, and HMV is working towards that objective.
Through real-life business experiences involving marketing, finance, customer
engagement, digital platforms, and innovation, the students have developed
confidence, leadership qualities, and problem-solving skills while proving that
young women can redefine success in every sphere. She added that
entrepreneurship is not merely about starting a business but also about
learning self-reliance, leadership, decision-making, risk management, and
social responsibility. By transforming small ideas into successful enterprises,
HMV students have demonstrated that determination coupled with proper guidance
can turn aspirations into reality. Congratulating Dr. Seema Khanna, the
mentoring faculty, and all participating students, Dr. Khosla described the
achievement as the outcome of collective dedication and a culture of excellence
at HMV. She expressed confidence that the institution’s students will continue
to set new benchmarks in entrepreneurship while contributing significantly to
the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat and women empowerment. This initiative stands
as a shining example of the successful integration of entrepreneurship,
technology, commerce, and skill-based education in higher learning, inspiring
young women to become future employers and innovators rather than merely job
seekers.
