The ceremony began with auspicious lamp lighting and seeking blessings of Maa Saraswati.

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director of I.T.S School of Management, lauded the achievements of all merit and performance improvement awardees for their dedication to academics and learning. He emphasized that lifelong learning, adaptability, and agility are essential attributes for achieving success in today's dynamic environment and highlighted the institution's commitment to fostering academic excellence and holistic development among students.Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson PGDM briefed about event and inspiration behind the conceptualization of these awards given by the Institute.

The Award Ceremony was conducted into three categories viz. the Merit Awards and Performance Improvement Awards. In category I, top 10 students of IIIrd and IV trimester of PGDM Batch 2024-26 and Ist trimester of PGDM Batch 2025-27 respectively were awarded based on their outstanding performance.

In category II, ten students were awarded for their performance improvement from Trimester IV over IIIrd trimester. In category three students were awarded for maintaining 100% attendance during IV trimester in different subjects and 19 students from both the batches were also given Certificate of Recognition for successfully completing one week Industry Readiness programme at IIM Sirmaur.

All the student awardees and their parents were very enthusiastic and happy to celebrate their achievement.

The session concluded with remarks congratulating the students on their achievement and encouraging them to continue putting in their best efforts with the same zeal.

Key highlights included:

- Fundamentals of options trading, call and put options, and practical knowledge of options strategies

- Risk management and market behaviours, with live market examples and case studies

- Hands-on trading experience on Zerodha's platform, with real-time market data and advanced tools

Finvest: The Finance Club welcomed the gathering, highlighting financial literacy's importance. Mr. Kumar shared expert insights, and participants engaged in interactive discussions and practical trading sessions.

Total 08 teams participated in the Competition. The event was Judged by Prof. Yachna Malhotra & Dr. Kamal Singh. Winners of the competition were Shambhavi Kushwaha, Kajal Mishra, Ekta Tiwari & Astuti Rai who made a show-pieces with Newspapers.  Whereas First Runner-up were Sandhya, Saksham, Khushi & Shreya who made water fountain using waste-material like bottles, Thermacol-sheet, cooler-water-pump etc. And the Second Runner-up were Yash Mittal & Avinash Sharma who made Beautiful pair of Peacocks with paper foil & Clay Soil. Also Consolation prizes were given to Sneha , Anuj , Kirti sharma , Nitin Sawaraj, Deepsikha , Soniya, Shubham, Hamza Haider , Reshmi Kumari , Ishika Saini, Prasidhi Jaiswal and Neelu rai .

All the Winners were Awarded with Trophies & Medals by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director- I.T.S School of Management.

Event was successfully organized by the members of Cultural club; Mr. Harsh, Mr. Qamar, Ms. Sakshi Singh, Ms. Ekta, Mr. Sourav, Ms. Anshika, Ms. Srishti, Mr. Sunil, Mr. Ashraf, Ms. Shalini, Ms. Simran under the guidance of Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

DAY 1: DESIGN THINKING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FOUNDATIONS

The program commenced with a welcome address by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director–PGDM I.T.S School Of Management, who emphasized the growing relevance of design thinking and entrepreneurship in today’s innovation-driven economy. He highlighted the importance of creativity, empathy, and problem identification as core skills for future professionals.

Following the inaugural address, Dr. Ashu Jain formally initiated the workshop with an energetic and interactive session. An ice-breaker activity was conducted in which participants introduced themselves, shared their favourite entrepreneurs or companies, and discussed what they had learned from them. This activity helped in building rapport among participants and created an open and enthusiastic learning environment.

The core focus of Day 1 was Design Thinking as a human-centred approach to problem-solving. Dr. Jain explained that design thinking is not limited to designers but is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, managers, and innovators. The session covered the five stages of design thinking—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—with relatable examples and real-world applications.

Participants were also introduced to:

·         The concept and meaning of entrepreneurship

·         Qualities and mind set of successful entrepreneurs

·         Creative confidence and risk-taking

·         Entrepreneurial opportunity recognition

·         Introduction to Business Model Canvas (BMC)

Several short activities, including creative sketching and problem-framing exercises, were conducted to reinforce learning. The sessions were highly engaging, and students actively participated, making Day 1 both informative and enjoyable.

DAY 2: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Day 2 focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of the legal and practical aspects of entrepreneurship, with special emphasis on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Dr. Ashu Jain explained the significance of protecting innovation and creativity in startups and entrepreneurial ventures.

The session covered the basics of:

·         Patents

·         Trademarks

·         Copyrights

·         Designs and Geographical Indications

·         Importance of IPR in start-up growth and market competitiveness

The concepts were explained in a simple and practical manner using real-life examples, making the session highly informative and relevant for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The MoU will bridge the gap between academia and industry, and will empower students with real-world insights, networking opportunities, and skill enhancement to boost their career trajectories.

The visit included an interactive orientation session highlighting Mother Dairy’s diversified product portfolio, large processing capacity, farmer centric procurement model, and its contribution to the White Revolution. Students gained insights into the complete milk processing cycle including collection, chilling, multi-stage quality testing, pasteurization, homogenization, standardization, hygienic packaging, and cold chain distribution, ensuring safety, consistency, and freshness.

Audio visual presentations and active student interactions further enhanced understanding of operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth in the dairy industry, making the visit highly informative and enriching.

The activity began with the brief address by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director- I.T.S School of Management highlighting the importance of Swami Vivekananda’s ideals and the spirit of Swadeshi. Cultural Club members motivated students to adopt Indian products and values in their daily lives.

Students from PGDM (2025-27 Batch) actively participated in the run. The run passed through nearby roads, spreading awareness among the public about the importance of supporting indigenous products and strengthening the Indian economy.

Dr. R.P. Chadha, Chairman and Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice-Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group appreciated the efforts of the Cultural Club and encouraged students to follow Swami Vivekananda’s message of strength, confidence, and service to the nation.

Dr. Anusha Agrawal, Chairperson, PGDM; faculty members and students. The ceremony symbolized the formal induction of student leaders into various functional clubs, emphasizing responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and institutional values. The Director addressed the gathering, inspiring the newly appointed leaders to uphold integrity, professionalism, and innovation in their roles. Club mentors facilitated the badge ceremony for Marketing (Marrecus), Finance (Finvest), HR (Oppo Makers), Operations (Sankriya), IT (Digitalytics), Social Media (Digital Den), Cultural (Vibgyor), Sports (Statesman), CSR (Parivartan & Utthan), and the official e-newsletter team, Monthly Mirror.

Each team was formally introduced and honored for taking up leadership responsibilities. The event concluded with a group photograph and a vote of thanks, marking the beginning of a committed leadership journey for the student representatives and reinforcing the institute’s
culture of excellence and participative learning.

This strategic partnership aims to promote academic excellence, collaborative research, faculty & student development, and socially impactful initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to innovation-driven and socially responsible management education.

The MoU was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad, and Dr. R. K. Mishra, Director General, IFERD.

Together, we look forward to creating meaningful academic value and contributing to society at large.

The debate was on the issue of “Kya West-Bengal Jeet Payegi BJP”. The Debate involved Shri Siddharth Yadav - Speaker from Bhartiya Janta Party, Prof. Sangeet Raagi & Prof. Akhil Swami– as Political Analysts, Shri Abhay Dubey - Speaker from Congress Party, Shri Swayam Prakash Purohit, speaker from TMC, Shri Abhijit Ayyar Mitra – Senior fellow IPCS, Dr. Imam Umer Ahmad – Chief Imam, AIIO, Shri Kamal Kishor & Shri Vijay Trivedi - as Senior Journalists.

PGDM Students Mr. Nitesh Tiwari & Mr. Siddharth Chaudhary became the part of debate and shared their views.

The students were given opportunities to ask questions from the guest speakers. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma accompanied & guided the students during the visit.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience as the students got a chance to be a part of the popular show.