IHM was invited to be part of the Start Up Connect: Sikkim on 23rd of September, 2026. The batch of 3rd Year BSc students along with Instructors Mr. Ozem Tamang and Mr. Rajdeep Gurung .
The event was graced by Mr. Rewaj Chettri, Founder of NE Taxi, a Serial Entrepreneur, OSD to Hon’ble Chief Minister, General Secretary of SKM Student Wing. He gave a very insightful speech on his journey towards becoming one of the most successful Entrepreneur of Sikkim. He further spoke about his experiences, challenges, learning and importance of transforming ideas into practical solution. He emphasized on the importance of Brand Positioning giving multiple examples from his personal experience.
The second session was conducted by Charter Accountant, Mr. Amit P Gupta, Founder of Amit P Gupta & Associates, a professional accounting firm. The session focused on the importance of day-to-day accounting, proper record keeping, and basic financial management for entrepreneurs.
The speaker explained the importance of maintaining accurate and systematic records of business transactions, including income, expenses, purchases, sales and other financial activities. He also provided practical insights into the preparation and understanding of a Profit and Loss (P&L) Account, helping participants understand how to track the financial performance of their business.
The third session was conducted by Ms. Tanushree Thapa, Legal Consultant with the Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, and a practicing Advocate. The session focused on the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Scheme for delayed payments and the importance of understanding legal requirements while establishing and operating a business.
Ms. Thapa explained the ODR mechanism available for addressing delayed payment issues, particularly the importance of timely resolution of payment-related disputes for entrepreneurs and businesses. She mainly provided practical insights into the legal compliances and requirements involved in starting new ventures, particularly businesses such as hotels, restaurants. She gave relatable examples about Work Place Sexual Harassment, Maternity Leave Compliances and protecting company’s staff.
The final session of the programme was conducted by Mr. Ram Kumar, resource team, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. He spoke on the upcoming Innovative Hub in the Department, various government initiatives and schemes available to support aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and how the students with an interest in entrepreneurship can avail the facility.
During his session, a student, Sujan Rai, was identified as a budding entrepreneur with his existing Trout Farm in West Sikkim. The student will be provided with full assistance regarding all the necessary registrations and things related to establishing his business.
The session ended with a very interactive session with the other established entrepreneurs present in the program.
Report by
Mr. Rajdeep Gurung
Mr. Ozem Tamang