He said this while delivering the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of the second batch of CIF at NITI Aayog on Friday.

Dr. Chintan underlined the important role of the program in advancing solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture and financial services, which deeply aligns with the ethos of sustainable development.

“We have now established strong institutions that seamlessly integrate business incubation with academia. This well-designed project aspires to be a model of excellence,” Dr. Vaishnav said.

He said the Community Innovator initiative “caters to the aspirations of youth looking to go beyond traditional boundaries in innovation and startups. It epitomizes both rigor and relevance, truly inspiring in its mission and impact.”

AIM through its Atal Community Innovation Centers (ACIC) program envisages to serve the unserved/unserved areas of the country, provide support to every grassroots innovator and work towards accelerating the path to reach SDG 2030. Is of.

“These innovators serve as role models not only for their communities but also for society at large. Anurag Pratap Singh, Vice President and CSR Leader, Capgemini India said, “I am glad to see that every business is prospering like shaping raw gold into precious jewellery.

Dr. Suresh Reddy, Lead CSR and Director, SRF Foundation, reflected on the impact of social entrepreneurship in addressing community challenges.