IIT Madras, IITM Pravartak, and ERDC collaborated to host an Entrepreneurship & Rural Development conclave at IITM Research Park from January 16th to 18th, 2024. The event engaged School Principals, Gram Panchayat Heads, and College Principals, receiving a positive reception. On January 19th, 2024, 5000 NSS Volunteers took a collective oath at IIT Madras, emphasizing job creation over job seeking through Entrepreneurship and Rural Development.