Event Name: Enterprising India	Event Date: April 30th, 2025
Faculty Coordinators:Dr. Ripudaman Gaur, Dr. Krity Gulati and Prof. Samridhi Pant	Event Timings: : 9:45 am Onwards
Number of Participants:100+	Venue:Seminar Hall
Guest : Dr. T Prasad - The Mandi Man of India, from IIM Mumbai	MOC:Smita Singh

Objectives:

The session aimed to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among students by drawing from grassroots innovations and sustainable business practices, as shared by renowned academician and changemaker Dr. T. Prasad.

Detailed Report:

As part of its ongoing commitment to foster entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking among management students, Lloyd Business School hosted a distinguished session under the flagship event “Enterprising India”. The session featured an insightful and engaging talk by Dr. T. Prasad, widely known as The Mandi Man of India, Professor, IIM Mumbai.

Dr. T. Prasad, an innovator, educator, and changemaker, is renowned for his unique pedagogical approach that merges classroom learning with live market experiences. His session offered students an opportunity to understand how real-world entrepreneurship can be ignited through education, empathy, consistency and ethical business practices. The session began with a formal welcome address, followed by respectful introductions of the institution’s academic leadership. A ceremonial planter was presented to the guest speaker as a token of appreciation and respect. In his address, Dr. Prasad introduced the audience to his acclaimed “Mandi” model—a practical learning initiative that encourages students to step out of the classroom, engage directly with market dynamics, and channel their earnings toward a meaningful cause. His session highlighted how business education can go beyond theory by fostering purpose-driven action and real-time problem-solving. The lecture was interactive, story-driven, and grounded in practical applications. Students actively participated, asked questions, and reflected on the possibilities of value-based entrepreneurship.

The lecture concluded with a group photograph to commemorate the occasion. The session left a lasting impression on students, reinforcing the idea that meaningful enterprise begins with empathy, innovation, and courage.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding the Mandi Model
  Students gained insights into Dr. T. Prasad’s experiential Mandi model, which connects academic concepts with real-world market activities and social contribution.
• Entrepreneurship with Purpose
  The session highlighted how entrepreneurship can be both profit-driven and socially impactful, encouraging students to build value-based ventures.
• Grassroots Innovation
  Prasad inspired students to explore innovation beyond urban centers, focusing on opportunities in rural and semi-urban areas.
• Purpose-Driven Leadership
  Students learned the importance of taking initiative and leading with empathy to address real-world challenges.
• Bridging Education and Enterprise
  The lecture illustrated how academic platforms can nurture student-led enterprises, transforming learners into future job creators.