G. Pullaiah College of Engineering and Technology, Kurnool, in collaboration with Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) on Tuesday (February 17, 2026) launched a five-day Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP). The programme aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and students with essential skills and knowledge. On the occasion, RTIN CEO Dr. R. Hafeez Basha emphasised that entrepreneurship is about bringing change to society. “With enthusiasm, creativity, and perseverance, anyone can become an entrepreneur. Identify market needs and take steps in that direction,” he said, adding that the programme aims to transform job seekers into job creators. Sharing his experience as a local entrepreneur, S. Khaja Malik, MD of Global Group, said that establishing a local business is not easy, but with the right direction, skills, and understanding of the market, success is achievable. Principal Dr. C. Srinivasa Rao encouraged students to utilise the programme to shape their future as entrepreneurs. Vice principal Dr. M. Giridhar Kumar also participated in the event. The programme covers topics such as entrepreneurship, finance and regulations, market analysis, digital branding, MSMEs and start-ups, and business strategies. Published – February 17, 2026 06:38 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Lemon auctioned for ₹16,000 at Maha Shivaratri festival near Erode In Focus Podcast | Accountability on ICE: How are Trump’s military-style anti-immigrant raids impacting America?