The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Mysuru and the CII Centre of Excellence on Employment and Livelihood, have organised a transformative two-day Capacity Building Programme on ‘Business & Financial Excellence for Entrepreneurs’ on Feb. 18 and 19 at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering in city from 10 am.

The programme offers hands-on learning through practical applications, brainstorming exercises and real-world case studies. Expert-led sessions will be conducted in both Kannada and English by experienced trainers, providing valuable insights.

Participants will receive exclusive tools and resources, including a curated curriculum, workbooks and business development tools. Networking opportunities will allow entrepreneurs to engage with like-minded peers and industry leaders, and through the CII Entrepreneurs Development Forum, they will gain access to mentorship and business growth opportunities.

Kanta Nayak, Chairperson of the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), Government of Karnataka, will inaugurate the two-day programme tomorrow (Feb. 18). PVN Suresh Babu, IRS, Principal Commissioner of Goods & Services Tax (GST), Mysuru, will deliver the valedictory address on Feb. 19.

Other key speakers include V. Eswara Rao, Chairman, CII Mysuru Zone, Sam Cherian, Managing Director, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., K. Achutha Bachalli, Chairman, Infopine Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., Dr. B. Sadashive Gowda, Principal, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Nagaraja Gargeshwari, President & Director, Automotive Axles Ltd. and Utsav Agarwal, Director, Bhoruka Fabcons Pvt. Ltd. This initiative underscores CII Mysuru’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship.