MCM sparks creativity and entrepreneurial thinking among school students
Chandigarh : The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Committee of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), organised a hands-on outreach workshop titled ‘Tassel Tales and Pom-Pom Magic’ at Government Model High School, Sector 41, Badheri. The initiative aimed to foster creativity, promote practical skill development and introduce students to the entrepreneurial potential of handcrafted products.
Dr. Rati Arora, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, conducted the workshop, introducing students to the art of creating colourful tassels and pom-poms. Emphasising the importance of skill development, she shared inspiring examples of entrepreneurs who built successful businesses from scratch, highlighting how creativity, perseverance and innovation can transform simple ideas into viable ventures. Through live demonstrations, Dr. Arora familiarised students with techniques for making tassels and pom-poms and showcased their diverse applications in decorating garments, handbags, home décor items, key rings, jewellery and other utility products. The workshop also highlighted the scope of these skills in promoting sustainable creativity and opening avenues for small-scale entrepreneurial ventures. Students enthusiastically put their learning into practice, creating innovative products, with prizes awarded to those who demonstrated creativity and ingenuity.
Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma emphasised that such initiatives nurture creativity, build confidence and encourage students to transform simple ideas into useful products. She underscored the importance of experiential learning in fostering innovation, developing practical skills and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset among young learners.
