Farewell Message: ITEC Training 2017, EDII Ahmedabad

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Farewell Message: ITEC Training 2017, EDII Ahmedabad

Delivered in 2017 during the Training Program

उद्योगिनं पुरुषसिंहमुपैति लक्ष्मी
“The Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, follows the industrious.”

Honorable Chief Secretary Sir, respected Director of EDII Mr. Sunil Shukla Sir, our esteemed Gurus and Professors of EDII, ladies and gentlemen, and my dear friends,

It is a great honor and privilege to stand before you today. I feel immense pride in graduating from EDII, and I am deeply grateful to the Government of India for selecting me for this exceptional training program. Being here fills me with joy and gratitude.

Today, I am happy, but I also feel a strong sense of responsibility. I am committed to sharing and applying the knowledge and experiences I’ve gained at EDII. We will do our best to implement what we’ve learned here—to drive change, foster entrepreneurship, and build prosperity, as our respected Director Sir emphasized yesterday. He spoke of the need for vision, skills, resources, incentives, action plans, and action to achieve our goals. Yes, we may stumble along the way, but I am confident that one day we will succeed in becoming true entrepreneurs. I assure you, we will give our all.

Before arriving, I had my own perceptions of India—a land of culture, religion, civilization, language, and traditional engineering. Over these 38 days, through classroom lessons, study tours, and discussions, my perspective has shifted 200%. It’s now overwhelmingly positive. India, you are an incredible nation. Your civilization and infrastructure, dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries, remain unmatched even today. Your ancient creations—rich in art, craftsmanship, culture, and tradition—cannot be replicated by the modern world. While others may imitate, they cannot compete. We are delighted to witness your greatness, and we thank you for making us feel a part of it.

These 38 days feel like just 3 or 4. I never felt homesick; instead, I started to feel at home here. Now, as I prepare to leave EDII and India, my heart is heavy. I will miss Mr. Saji Kumar Sir dearly—I have millions of regards for his simplicity, kindness, helpfulness, generosity, and wisdom. He has been my mentor, and I’ve learned so much from him. Thank you, Sir.

I will miss everyone at EDII—our professors, administrators, Bharat Bhai, Shyam Babu, and even the janitorial staff and guards who treated us with such warmth. I can’t forget Jasu Kaka—his smile greeted us every time we passed by. At 70, his energy, joy, and hard work inspire everyone around him. I’m a fan of his spirit—it’s the essence of Indian culture and EDII’s ethos.

A special salute to the dining team. They cared for us like mothers, serving five-star quality food with smiling faces. I’ll miss those meals back home in Nepal.

I’ll carry every experience from EDII with me—the study tours, the moments with friends who became family. We shared happiness, grief, and everything in between. I can’t forget you all; I love you dearly. This isn’t the end—it’s a beginning. Let’s stay connected and walk this journey together. We have a long way to go, so let’s move forward as one.

With this, I conclude my brief remarks. Once again, I extend my heartfelt thanks to EDII, the Government of India, the Embassy of India in Nepal, and everyone who made this wonderful opportunity possible.

Thank you,



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