Mr. R. Krishnan, Head - Entrepreneurship Development, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, was the chief guest for the inauguration of the activities of the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) at JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Pichanur, Coimbatore for the Academic Year 2014-15 on 16th July 2014. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. V. Pradeep, Coordinator, EDC, followed by the lighting of the lamp. A description of the activities planned for the year ahead was read out by Prof. D. Joslin Vijaya, Coordinator, EDC. Ms. Karthika, EDC Student Coordinator for the preceding year, provided the feedback report for the previous year’s activities. In the presidential address, Dr. G. Ramesh, Principal, JCT College motivated the gathering with stories of numerous entrepreneurs. In his presentation, Mr. Krishnan spoke on the key mantras for success. He started the session on an interactive mode and made the students realize the importance of entrepreneurship. Apart from highlighting basic concepts, he also conducted a quiz on popular, successful entrepreneurs. Mr. Krishnan concluded his presentation by creating interest among students to take up entrepreneurship as a career option in future. Mr. J. Arun, Incharge of EDC proposed the vote of thanks.