Bishop Jerome Institute Hosts ED Club Inauguration and V.I.S.T.A Program Launch

KOLLAM – Bishop Jerome Institute (BJI) reached a significant milestone in fostering entrepreneurship on campus with the successful ED Club Inauguration and the official launch of the V.I.S.T.A Program. The event, held at the College Auditorium on January 16, 2026, brought together industry experts and aspiring student entrepreneurs.

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The ceremony featured distinguished guests from the industrial and academic sectors, providing students with valuable insights into the world of business and innovation.

  • Chief Guest: Mr. K.S. Sivakumar, General Manager of the District Industries Centre, Kollam, officially inaugurated the club.

  • Guest of Honor: Prof. George Antony Constantine, Professor and Head of Admission and Placement at IIIC, Chavara.

Expert Talk: "Building a Business While Being a Full-Time Student"

Following the inauguration, Prof. George Antony Constantine delivered a compelling expert talk titled "Building a Business While Being a Full-Time Student." The session focused on the practicalities of balancing academic responsibilities with entrepreneurial ambitions, encouraging students to leverage their time at BJI to innovate and create.

Organizing Committee

The event was seamlessly coordinated by the dedicated faculty and student leadership of the BJI School of Management and School of Architecture:

RoleNameDepartment
ED Club CoordinatorMrs. Silpa A PrasadAssistant Professor, School of Management
Student CoordinatorMr. Sijo JoshuaS2 MBA, School of Management
Student CoordinatorMrs. Sivani AnishS8 B.Arch, School of Architecture

About the ED Club: The Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Club at BJI aims to cultivate a culture of innovation, providing students with the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities necessary to transform ideas into viable business ventures.