AICTE launches third edition of IDE bootcamp to inspire innovation in schools

NEW DELHI: 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, 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 will be held in three phases across multiple locations until December 7, 2024. The first phase of the program is scheduled from November 22-23 in Indore, Jaipur, Srinagar, Durg, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Dehradun. The second phase will take place from November 29-30 in cities including Rajahmundry, Guwahati, Gurugram, and Kolkata. The final phase will occur on December 6-7 in Lucknow.
Throughout the bootcamp, participants will engage 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.