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Educational Equity, Skills and Opportunities

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  It takes strong, innovative education systems to enroll and educate all children; a system that must put learning first and go beyond traditional notions of what should be taught in schools. It must also reach all learners, whether in or out of school, to ensure that no young person falls behind. Education and skills are inextricably linked. Young people cannot live empowered lives in which they decide their own futures without the knowledge and skills provided by strong educational systems. Learning gaps eventually manifest as poor skills in the workforce, making the transition from education to decent work even more difficult. This is why the gap between what education systems provide and what young people, communities, and economies require is getting widened. Recently we had a conversation with Anoop Bishnoi , an established entrepreneur, and anexperienced educationist. Over time, Anoop Bishnoi has contributed to several learning programs across the country, whether initiated b

Building a Better Future – Eradicating Child Labour

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 Child labour denies children the right to attend school and perpetuates inter-generational poverty cycles. Despite declining rates of child labour in recent years, children are still used in some severe forms of child labour, such as bonded labour, child soldiers, and trafficking. The persistence of child labour and exploitation poses a threat to the world economy and has serious short and long-term consequences for children, including denial of education and deterioration of physical and mental health. Anoop Singh Bishnoi , entrepreneur and philanthropist, expressed his concern over the situation by saying, “Child labour and other forms of exploitation can be avoided by implementing integrated strategies that strengthen child protection systems while also addressing poverty and inequity, improving access to and quality of education, and mobilising public support for children’s rights. Teachers and others in the education system can be frontline supporters in the fight to protect chil

Habits, Productivity and Time Management

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When it comes to starting and running a business, time is of the essence. Being able to launch, execute, grow, and scale a business is a mental exercise that requires extensive research, networking, planning, and other related activities. As a result, entrepreneurs must multitask, take calls, attend events, and exercise extreme caution with each and every business decision. Time management is a valuable skill that is extremely rewarding in the long run. Successful people have mastered a variety of time management techniques and strategies that allow them to work smarter and maintain their sanity. Recently we had a chance to have a conversation with the well established and experienced entrepreneur and business mentor Anoop Bishnoi , where he told us about how he manages his time properly and how important it is to take time management seriously, especially if you’re a business owner. Here’s what he said, “Being an entrepreneur, you are responsible for every aspect of your business – fr

Staying ahead of the curve

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 Today’s market is advertising focused and is open to anyone and everyone, raising the competition for investors and market shares. Successful entrepreneurs approach business as if it were chess, developing the ability to see at least one move ahead. Looking to the future and planning is critical for business growth, and there are many reasons to go about it. In a recent conversation with the well-experienced and established entrepreneur, Anoop Singh Bishnoi , we asked him for some advice and tips to stay ahead of the curve, here’s what he shared, “Firstly, in order to gain perspective, one needs to distance oneself from their business…pull oneself back so one can work on the business rather than in it. It’s a fact that the best ideas come most unexpectedly, and that is why it’s important to have some leisure time, and just let the creativity flow…it surely helps one to think bigger. I always suggest people to stay prepared for the worst, why? Because it’s never too late to have a back

Creativity and Business Innovations

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 Thinking outside the box is necessary for entrepreneurship, but it must be more than that these days. The real challenge is to figure out how to build new boxes while also making the ones you already have bigger and better. Although staying organized, mission-oriented, and efficient are the precursors of productivity, no rule says those pillars must come at the expense of creativity. Indeed, creativity is becoming an increasingly valuable asset in the workplace, both as an individual and as part of a team. In a recent discussion with Anoop Singh Bishnoi , promoter of Alcohol and Steel Industries and a well-experienced business mentor, we came to understand about the many unconventional ways to boost creativity in an organization. Here’s what he shared, “Instead of going through a checklist or action items, one should give their team more responsibility and autonomy to carry out projects…more ideas will be generated, and ownership will instill a stronger sense of confidence in one'

Think Beyond and Stay Ahead

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 In recent times, surviving and thriving are only possible if you and your company are working hard to stay ahead of the curve. The harsh reality is that being an entrepreneur requires you one to keep your one’s company and yourself at the forefront of change. As the business world becomes more sophisticated, so, too, must new entrepreneurs. They must stay updated about tech trends and should also focus on expanding mobile commerce and social networking. Furthermore, an entrepreneur must recognize the value of change and be adaptable in order to keep up with the changing times and the ever evolving demands of their customer base. To understand things better, we decided to have a conversation with the well established and experienced entrepreneur and business mentor, Anoop Singh Bishnoi, and here’s what he has to say, “ To succeed in today's business environment, one must focus on developing smooth and strong internal processes; effective communication between people, functions, an

Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset

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 Successful entrepreneurs have a unique way of thinking and acting that sets them apart from the rest of us. The good news is that anyone, no matter what they do, can learn to think like an entrepreneur and put these powerful secrets to work in their own lives. Changing your perspective is the key to developing an entrepreneurial mindset: You’ve to start afresh every day, no matter how long you've been in the business. As a part of this ongoing discussion, we had a chance to have a short conversation with a well-established and experienced entrepreneur, Anoop Singh Bishnoi, and ask about specific ways in which entrepreneurs think about and approach problems. Entrepreneurs, like everyone else, have different strengths and weaknesses, so the views expressed here are elastic and subjective, but really insightful. Here’s what he said, “ I believe that it’s entirely up to you to choose the attitudes and assumptions you will carry with you throughout your life, and you have the power