Following eminent personalities were present as speakers during the event;

·            Mr. M Ponnuswami, Co-Chairman, CII National MSME Council and CMD, Pon Pure Chemical India Pvt Ltd.,

·            Mr.Ajit B Chavan, Additional CEO & Chief Seller Officer & Social Inclusion, Government e Marketplace (GeM),

·            Dr.Ishita Ganguli Tripathy, Additional Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME,

·            Mr. H. Shankar, Managing Director I/C of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL),

·            Mr. J Venkateshan, General Manager (Materials Management), National Mining Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC),

·            Mr. Sameer Gupta, Chairman, CII National MSME Council,

·            ShriPrashant Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,

·            Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Resources,

It was a significant event that provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and MSMEs to exchange ideas, network, and explore innovative solutions. The summit was an opportunity for the students to gain insights into the latest trends, technologies, and policies affecting the MSME sector.

The event marked a significant gathering of notable leaders and speakers shaping the landscape of the industry. The summit featured a diverse array of panel discussions and addresses, covering pertinent subjects related to Bharat as emerging global power.

In Pre-Budget Discussion, there was panel discussion with eminent panelist like;

·         Dr. Charan Singh, Advisor, ASSOCHAM National Council for Banking and CEO – EGROW Foundation

·         Mr Ravi Jha, Director – Public Policy, Zupee

·         Mr Sanjay Notani, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Quality and Productivity & Partner, Economic Law Practice

·         Mr Rajiv Gupta, Co Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Insurance and Group President – PB Fintech Pvt. Ltd

There was a special session on “Fueling Bharat’s Global Rise” by Shri Goyal, Hon’able Minister for Commerce and Industry and MP, North Mumbai Lok Sabha, Government of India.

He reflected on the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Panch Pran Vision, emphasizing the necessity for India to commit to becoming a developed nation by 2047. He encouraged a remembrance of India's rich heritage, culture, and values. Additionally, he stressed the importance of strengthening national unity and integrity, as well as fostering collective efforts to drive inclusive growth and progress for Bharat@100.

In a special session on “Powering Bharat’s Economic Transformation” by Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India, he underscored the importance of economic transformation and reflected on India’s economic history, highlighting its resilience in the face of global uncertainties. Dr. Nageswaran also emphasized the tangible outcomes of government policies, including significant improvements in supply infrastructure with modern highways, new trains, and faster toll processing.

Post lunch there was Panel Discussion on Bharat@100, by panelist Mr. Rakesh Nangia-Chairman ASSOCHAM National Council on International Taxes & Chairman, Nangia Andersen India Pvt. Ltd.

·         Dr. Sudhir Kalhan-Chairperson ASSOCHAM Digital Health Task Force & Chairman Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

·         Mr. Rahul Garg-Advisor ASSOCHAM National Council on Direct Taxes

·         Mr. S Seetharaman-Member, ASSOCHAM Trade & Investment Council

·         Mr. Rajiv Gupta-Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Insurance and Group President - PB Fintech Pvt. Ltd

·         Mr. Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra-Chairman ASSOCHAM National Council on Education, Cofounder and Chancellor - Shobhit University

·         Mr. Sadaf Sayeed-Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Non-Banking Finance Companies & Infrastructure Financing and CEO, Muthoot

During Fireside Chat on Enhancing Bharat’s Global Partnerships, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Hon'ble Minister for External Affairs Ministry of External Affairs Government of India highlighted that MSMEs are the backbone of the nation’s economy, noting that their well-being directly correlates to the nation’s economic health. He stressed the importance of embracing #technology in #manufacturing and improving infrastructure to remain competitive. He called for robust global collaborations, which will raise the nation’s business standards and create a favourable environment for growth.

This summit brings together esteemed  industry leaders, and experts to deliberate on the topics like Vikshit Bharat Through National Education policy , Rethinking Regulation, Assessment and Accreditation For Enhancing quality of Education , Need and ways of collaboration Between Academia and Industry and lastly Need and ways of integrating Skilling and technology in Education.

The inaugural session esteemed speakers are:

·         Mr.Kamalendu Bali , Director General , ICCI and Senior Director , Concentrix.

·         Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes,

·         Dr. Ajit Singh Patel, Pro Chancellor, Madhyanchal Professional University

·         Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Executive Director, Leather Sector Skill Council,Col.

·         Anil Kumar Pokhriyal, CEO, Management and Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council,

·         Mr. MohitSoni, CEO, Media and Entertainment Skills Council,

·         Prof. Rajive Kumar, Member Secretary, ACTE,

·         Ms. ShaziaIlmi, National Spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party,

·         Mr. Girdhari Yadav, Honourable Member of Parliament, Banka,

·         Dr. Anupam Chouksey, Chairman, ICCI Education Council and Chancellor, INCT Professional University .

The first session of Sixth National Education Excellence Conclave ,focused on Rethinking Regulation , Assessment and Accreditation For Enhancing Quality of Education .The eminent speakers were Dr. Sandeep Pachpande. Chairman, ASM Group of Institutes , Dr. Anjul Agarwal, Pro Chancellor, HRIT University ,Prof. Sujata Shahi, Group Vice Chancellor, IILM University,Dr. Arya Patnaik, Secretary, Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Prof. Sundeep Mishra, Vice Chancellor, NIMS University,Prof. Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, Dr. AmolGawande, Director, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, Dr. Lalit Narayan, Dean (Academics), Medhavi Skills University.

The second Session was on Need and ways of collaboration Between Academia and Industry and the eminent speakers were Prof. Rakesh Ranjan, Vice Chancellor, Sushant University,Mr. Saleem Ahmed, Senior Vice President, ESSCI,Prof. Raghuvir Singh, Vice Chancellor, K. R. Mangalam University,Prof. T. R. Pandey, Director, Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management Dr. RuchiRayat Executive Director, GNIOT Institute of Management Studies,Dr. TapanNayak, Dean, Jaipuria School of Business, Mr. VikasKhanduri, Founder and MD, Viva Voyages

The third session was on Need and ways of Integrating Skilling and Technology in  Education Dr. Sonali Sinha, Founder and CEO, Advect Skills,Prof. Sunil Rai, Chancellor, UPES Dehradun,Mr. Amol Bajaj, Vice President, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council,Ms. Mona Gupta, CEO, Home Management and Care Givers Sector Skills Council Mr. Praveen Sirohi, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council Dr. Sunil Luthra, Director, AICTE.

The overall session provided networking opportunities and the opportunities to know about the skills which will needed. That extended beyond the academic for the budding managers .

along with Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director attended Education Leadership Symposium, Delhi - A Roundtable Meet" as distinguished guest and speaker on the topic “21st Century Skills for Students: Preparing for the Workforce with Data-Driven Insights” on November 29, 2024  at Holiday Inn New Delhi International Airport, an IHG Hotel, Aerocity.

This event was organized to enhance the understanding of how data analytics can shape the readiness of students for the modern workforce, provided critical insights and practical skills that are increasingly essential in today’s job market. 

This summit  brings together esteemed policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to deliberate on the future of financial inclusion and fintech in India.Student of PGDM 2024-26 Batch, namely Mohd Zeeshan and Sarvagaya along with faculty member  Dr. Anusha Agarwal attended the summit.

The summit, featured a keynote address by Shri M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, and insightful discussions by over 30 renowned speakers from the fintech and financial services ecosystem.

The inaugural session of the Financial Inclusion and Fintech Summit, 2024, was a power-packed event featuring esteemed speakers from the fintech and financial services ecosystem. Welcome Address: Mr. Prashant Kumar, Chair, CII National Committee on Fintech and Managing Director and CEO, Yes Bank. Brief Remarks: Mr. Sameer Nigam, Co-Chair, CII National Committee on Fintech and Founder & CEO, PhonePe Pvt Ltd. Address by Shri Shaji KV: As the Chairman of NABARD, Shri Shaji KV shared his perspectives on the role of financial inclusion in driving economic growth.

The first panel session of the Financial Inclusion and Fintech Summit, 2024, focused on expanding the scope and coverage of financial inclusion in India. The session explored various initiatives, innovations, and regulatory frameworks that can promote financial inclusion, especially for the underserved populations. The eminent speakers were Mr. S P Singh, Chief General Manager, SIDBI ,Mr. Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO, PB Fintech, Ms. Amrita Monga Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, SwadhaarFinAccess, Mr. Amit Arora, Rural Development Finance Specialist, The World Bank, Mr. Anand Kumar Bajaj, Founder, MD and CEO, PayNearby.

Panel 2 focuses on Smart Financing: The Role of Platforms & Technology .Advanced technology and digital platforms are pivotal in democratizing access to financial services by providing scalable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions. These tools enable real-time transactions, personalized financial management, and seamless integration of services, making financial products more accessible and tailored to diverse needs. The Eminent speakers were Ms Seema Prem, Co-Founder and CEO, FIA Global, Mr Parag Bhise, Chief Executive Officer, Nucleus Software, Mr Kiran Vedula, Chief Business Officer, Samunnati , Mr Sridhar Narayan, Chief Business Officer, Perfios Software Solutions

The event provided networking opportunities and the opportunities to know about the corporate world. That extended beyond the academic for the budding managers.

The Chief Guest for the session was Hon'ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh,Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry ofScience & Technology, (Independent Charge) Ministry of Earth Sciences. In his address, Dr. Singh , the Minister emphasized the pivotal role of AI in reshaping various sectors, including governance, business, healthcare, education, and space exploration. He highlighted AI as the backbone of India’s future development, capable of driving economic growth and addressing pressing challenges such as climate change, public service delivery, and national security.

 The event brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the advancements and future prospects of AI Leadership in India. Key discussions focused on India's leadership in AI innovation, strategic partnerships for building scalable AI infrastructure, talent development, and AI applications in sectors, startups, and developers access to high-quality, diverse datasets essential for creating scalable and inclusive AI solutions. 

The event featured prominent speakers from government, academia, and industry, including Shri Nitendra Rajput, SVP & Head - AI Garage, Mastercard,  Shri Amith Singhee, Director, IBM Research India; CTO, IBM India / SA, Shri Sandeep Verma, Country Head for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, Bayer Consumer, Health and Council Co-Chair, ASSOCHAM Wellness,  Shri Jay Adnure, Solution Advisor Senior specialist, SAP Business AI, Shri K V Dipu, Senior President, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, Shri Paresh Sheth, Business Head AI.Cloud – India, TCS, Shri Himanshu Ghawri, Partner, PwC, Shri Sarvagya Mishra, Founder & CEO, Pinnacle Works, Shri Abhinav Mathur, Assistant Vice President, Genpact to name a few.

I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad organized a visit of 10 students from PGDM (2024-26 Batch) and 01 faculty memberatHotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi to attend12thCII PSE SUMMIT 2024, Viksit Bharat: Transforming PSEs into engines of Sustainable Growth organized by Confederation of Indian Industry.

The students are Mr. Shreyash Singh, Mr.Harsh Chaudhary, Mr.Suraj Kumar, Mr.Ranjeet Tomar, Mr.Vikas Kumar Tiwari, Mr.Praveen Kumar Ray, Ms.Ria Sondarya, Ms.Yashi Maurya, Ms.Vishakha Pal & Ms.Shweta. The Students were accompanied with Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

The conference started with registration and high-tea followed by Inaugural Session in which opening remarks were given by session chair Mr.Ajit B Chawan, Additional CEO - GeM. Further addresses were given by Mr.Amarendu Prakash, Chairman & Managing Director – Steel Authority of India Ltd., ShriSandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director - GAIL (India) Ltd., Mr.Rajarshi Gupta, Managing Director - ONGC Videsh Ltd., Ms.Vartika Shukla, Co-Chair, CII PSE Council and Chairman & Managing Director, Engineers India Ltd.,Mr.Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General – Confederation of Indian Industry, Mr.Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman – CII PSE Council and Chairman & CEO  - Oil Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

During the inauguration Chief GuestShriHardeep S Puri,Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of Indiain his address said that under the leadership of Prime Minister - ShriNarendraModi, India is moving quite fast towards the goal of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He said that there is a great opportunity in the field of fuel production in India. But India needs to ensure Availability, Accessibility & Sustainability while trying to produce any kind of fuel/Energy.

The Inaugural Session was followed by two plenary sessions on the topics“Embracing Innovation & Digital Transformation” and “Skilling to make employable: Advancing Opportunities through the Prime Minister Internship Scheme” respectively;

•Mr. Rajeev Aggrwal, Director – Technical Engineers India Ltd.

•Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain, Chairman and Managing Director - IRCTC

•Mr.Anupam Mishra, Director, Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd.

•Mr.AlokLall, CEO – Microsoft (Asia)

•Mr. Anil Kumar Bahuguna, Chief SDC - ONGC

All the eminent speakers were presented plaque as atoken of gratitude and respect. The Summit provided a great learning experience and networking opportunities for both faculty and students.

She attended the campus immersion and convocation programme at IIM Shillong from 25th-29th September, 2024. Over the course of the year, she delved into 8 comprehensive modules covering a wide array of HR topics, Human Resource Development Strategic Connection Talent Acquisition Strategy and Succession Planning Strategic Workforce Planning Employee Engagement and Relations Total Rewards, HR Analytics, Role as HR Business Partner and Emerging HRM Landscape. The rigorous curriculum, research projects, assignments, and module exams have equipped her with a deep understanding of the strategic and operational aspects of HR.

The valedictory ceremony witnessed the presence of Maj Gen Rakesh Kumar Singh AVSM (Retd), Director Personnel NEEPCO(subsidiary of NTPC Ltd), Director III Shillong Prof. D.P. Goyal, Prof. Rohit Dwivedi, Prof. Sitanshu Sekhar Das Head Coordinator PGCHRM, IIM Shillong, Ms. DeeepyaAjith John from SHRM, Prof. Garard Farias and Prof. Sanjoy Mukherjee.

The in-house module at IIM Shillong really make the learning and concepts of HR more experiential and enriching during all the sessions spread across the campus immersion programme. It was an incredible journey filled with knowledge, growth, and meaningful connections.