Divya Khajuria, daughter of Anju Devi and Narinder Kumar and a student of the Design Your Degree (DYD) Programme at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has earned a Gold Badge in the NPTEL course Business Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs.
The course offers a real-world and multidisciplinary perspective on business, helping students understand the fundamentals of successful companies, explore startup ideas and emerging technologies, and enhance their industry readiness through practical learning experiences.
The course was conducted by Prof. Devdip Purkayastha, Professor of Practice at the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay.
Expressing her gratitude, Divya thanked SMVDU for providing her with the right direction through the unique DYD programme and for encouraging students to pursue interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
The DYD faculty members congratulated Divya on her achievement and wished her success in her future endeavors. They noted that such accomplishments reflect the programme’s focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and holistic student development. Admissions to the DYD Programme at SMVDU are currently open.

