AICTE IDE Bootcamp 2024-2025 PDF

AICTE launches third edition of IDE bootcamp to inspire innovation in schools The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), and the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell (MIC), in collaboration with the CBSE and NCERT, have officiall...

AICTE launches third edition of IDE bootcamp to inspire innovation in schools The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), and the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell (MIC), in collaboration with the CBSE and NCERT, have officially launched the third edition of the "Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp." This initiative targets secondary and senior secondary school students, teachers, and principals, aiming to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across schools. The bootcamp was inaugurated by Dr. Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman of AICTE and Chief Innovation Officer of MIC, alongside Prof. Indrani Bhaduri, Head of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development), NCERT, and Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director of Skill Education & Training at CBSE. The program, in partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation, is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary for identifying human- centric opportunities, applying design thinking tools, and creating innovative solutions that address real-world problems. Dr. Jere highlighted the importance of nurturing student innovators, noting that schools, with the support of forward-thinking principals, play a key role in fostering problem-solvers who will drive change in India. He emphasized the need for students to tackle societal challenges, such as electricity conservation, waste management, and resource optimization, through innovative thinking. In her address, Prof. Indrani Bhaduri from NCERT expressed her support for the initiative, stating that the IDE Bootcamp will contribute significantly to India’s position in the global innovation landscape by empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs. The two-day bootcamp, held in three phases across multiple locations until December 7, 2024, had the first phase of the program from November 22-23 in Indore, Jaipur, Srinagar, Durg, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Dehradun. The second phase took place from November 29-30 in cities including Rajahmundry, Guwahati, Gurugram, and Kolkata. The final phase will occur on December 6-7 in Lucknow. The aim of the bootcamp, is to engage the participants in workshops, group activities, and immersive sessions, where they will learn essential skills for launching customer-centric products and services, as well as explore the Indian entrepreneurial landscape. The program aims to inspire students to use innovation as a tool to shape a better future for themselves and their communities.