organised by JIMS Kalkaji The FDP covered key areas like AI in research, SEM using AMOS, qualitative analysis using NVIVO, and writing high-quality research papers for ABDC and Scopus journals. It focuses on CFA models to develop scales. How qualitative analysis is done through NVivo.

The objective of the FDP was to provide hands-on exposure to academicians and research scholars. . Accord importance to research activity in addition to academic activity. . Keep abreast of the latest developments in their specific subjects, and acquire knowledge and skills in new and emerging areas.More than 50 faculty members and research scholars have participated in the FDP from different institutions.

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, organized by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, took place from November 26 to 29, 2024, at the Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Centre in Tagaytay City.

The conference theme, “Exploring the Nexus, Charting the Future: Harnessing Collaborative Excellence and Pioneering Research for Tomorrow’s Challenges,” brought together renowned academicians, researchers, and professionals from across the globe to discuss transformative strategies for the future of higher education.

Dr. Agarwal delivered an engaging and insightful online plenary address on 28th November,2024  on the topic: “Optimization of Academic Structures in Higher Education: Framework and Best Practices for the Reclassification of Faculty Positions in State Universities and Colleges.” Her presentation emphasized:

Establishing a transparent and standardized framework for reclassifying faculty positions, with clearly defined criteria, processes, and evaluation metrics.

Aligning the reclassification framework with accreditation standards and guidelines to enhance the academic quality and reputation of state universities and colleges.

Strengthening the competitiveness of state universities and colleges through effective academic restructuring.

The session was highly appreciated by the audience for its relevance and depth, sparking meaningful discussions on improving higher education systems globally.

Prof. Agarwal described the experience as both enriching and overwhelming, highlighting the value of collaborative knowledge-sharing in addressing the challenges and opportunities in higher education.

The session was conducted by Ms. Kena Shree, Deputy General Manager, NTPC Limited, Noida. The event started with Director PGDM, Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, addressing the gathering about the importance of leadership. He felicitated the guest with plant sampling and a memento.  Ms. Kena began the lecture with her story about understanding the leadership and  what makes a good leader and encouraged participants to share their views on leadership qualities. The session explored how leadership theories are not just concepts, but guiding principles for real-world decision-making and organizational success.

Ms. Kena Shree explained different theories of leadership in detail:

Trait Theory: Leadership is shaped by inborn qualities such as confidence, determination, and integrity. She illustrated this with the example of Ratan Tata, who is admired for his vision, humility, and ethical values.

Behavioural Theory: Leadership depends on actions and behaviors. She cited Virat Kohli, whose disciplined lifestyle, team-first approach, and high performance set behavioural standards for his teammates.

Contingency Theory: Leadership must adapt to the situation. She explained how Ratan Tata adjusted his strategies during the launch of Tata Nano to suit market needs and customer expectations .

Transactional Leadership: Based on rewards and accountability. She connected this to Virat Kohli’s leadership, where good performance is rewarded, but discipline and accountability are strictly maintained.

Transformational Leadership: Leaders inspire others to achieve beyond expectations. Ratan Tata transformed the Tata Group into a global brand with innovation and trust, while Virat Kohli transformed the Indian cricket team with his vision of fitness, aggression, and resilience.

The session was highly interactive, with students sharing examples and engaging in discussions. Ms. Kena Shree highlighted that leadership is not limited to authority but is about influence, adaptability, and inspiring others to achieve collective goals.

It was a thought-provoking and knowledge-enriching lecture, giving students clarity on leadership theories while relating them to real-life leaders like Ratan Tata and Virat Kohli. The session ended with a thank you note by Dr. Prem Prakash Srivastava .

Event commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony seeking blessings from Maa Saraswati. Shri. Surinder Sood, Director PR I.T.S The Education Group, warmly address the audience by discussing the importance of team work and collective efforts to achieve success in professional life. Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, gave opening remarks to the students by motivating the students to participate in cultural and academic activities for their holistic development. The event exhibited wonderful performances including group dance, poetries, solo singing, poem recitation and solo dance which left the audience mesmerized.

The rigorous process was adopted to select Mr. & Ms. Fresher and other titles from the nominees including introduction round, talent hunt round and question round. Towards the end, the jury members Prof. Dr Kumar Biswas, Dr Richa N Agarwal and Dr. Prachi Pachaury announced the names of Mr. & Ms. Fresher 2025 as Mr. Ashmit Yadav and Ms. Ishika Sharma from PGDM 2025-27 Batch were crowned Mr. Fresher and Ms. Fresher respectively. Mr. Lakshya Sharma and Ms. Gunjan Saini were declared as ‘Best Talent’ title winners. Mr. Prince Srivastava and Ms. Anshika Rai won the title ‘Fresh Face’ and Mr. Qamar Abbas and Ms. Prasidhi Jaiswal were judged as the winners of ‘Best Costume’ title in male and female categories respectively.

The event concluded with Director Dr. Ajay Kumar, along with the jury members, presenting awards to all the winners. The celebration was followed by a delightful dinner for everyone.

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, warmly welcomed the guests and delivered his inaugural address. The primary objective of this programme was to provide a platform for participants to reflect on and enhance their leadership and team-building skills, ensuring alignment with changing organizational dynamics and evolving learner expectations

The programme commenced with a highly engaging session on Leadership, introducing participants to core leadership concepts, leadership styles, and situational challenges in the current context. The participants were engaged with Leadership Self-Assessment Questionnaire and TNP (Task and People Orientation) Exercise. These activities enabled participants to reflect on their natural leadership orientation—whether they were more task-oriented or people-oriented.

To strengthen learning, real-world case studies of Microsoft, Reliance, IDBI Bank and Tata Group were discussed to give participants deeper understanding about leadership challenges in modern context.

The second session focused on Team Building and Interpersonal Communication, emphasizing:

·         Building trust

·         Developing social skills

·         Managing professional relationships

The session combined conceptual discussions with experiential activities to highlight the role of communication and collaboration in team effectiveness.

Key activities included

·         Johari Window Exercise – Enhancing self-awareness and mutual understanding

·         Transactional Analysis Discussions – Exploring interpersonal dynamics

·         Video-Based Discussions & Simulation Activity – Relating concepts to real-life organizational challenges

·         Strategic Maestro Activity

This exercise served as an energetic conclusion, reinforcing the programme’s central themes of leadership and team building in a memorable and practical way.

The day concluded with  Presentation of certificates and gifts as a token of appreciation and submission of feedback forms, where participants shared valuable insights and suggestions.

Dr Mishra focused on the need of financial planning and H.R in different key areas as well as financial planning requirements as per employee’s life cycle approach.

The objective of the symposium was to create a platform for academics, researchers, and administrators to discuss the critical intersection of finance and HR. The aim is to highlight how these two functions, when integrated, can lead to sustainable institutional growth and academic excellence. 

on the topic “Campus to Corporate: Changing Expectations” on August 5th, 2025. Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests by presenting them with plant saplings. Dr. Kumar addressed the gathering by emphasising the importance of internships as a bridge between academics and the corporate world, urging students to set SMART goals and approach the experience with purpose. He highlighted the value of holistic development through lectures, activities, and guest interactions, and encouraged students to cultivate a habit of excellence by balancing mind and body.

The Reorientation Programme featured insightful sessions by distinguished guests: Mr. Subhransu Mohanty (Ex-Head HR, Everest Industries Ltd.) talked about importance of application-based learning, adaptability, networking, and personal branding to enhance employability and succeed in the corporate world. Mr. Satyakki Bhattacharjee (Founder & CEO of Transforming Management Systems) emphasized becoming a good human being, developing emotional intelligence, adapting to change, and staying sincere and dedicated, as life reflects how you treat it. Ms. Meghna Makkar (Founder, Matrix Life Training and Corporate Trainer for POSH & DEI) emphasized that setting motivating goals and cultivating even a single positive habit can create a powerful compound effect, proving that nothing is impossible and Mr. Mukesh Mohan Gupta (President, Chamber of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Co-Convener BJP CA Cell Delhi Pradesh & CEO at Nodefaulters.com) emphasized dreaming big, learning from failures, valuing mentors, maintaining ethics and focus, taking action, and continuously upgrading skills, citing examples like Virat Kohli and Gautam Adani. The eminent speakers addressed the students on a wide spectrum of topics including entrepreneurship, industry expectations, banking & financial services, human capital development, emotional intelligence, workplace ethics, and diversity and inclusion.

The event celebrated students with 100% attendance and honored the Best Group Leader of the International Tour for the PGDM 2024–26 batch. Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management and the esteemed speakers collectively emphasized the need for application-based learning, emotional intelligence, ethical conduct, adaptability, continuous skill enhancement, and personal branding. They inspired students to dream big, remain focused, embrace change, and cultivate positive habits—empowering them to navigate their career journeys with purpose, confidence, and integrity.

batch. The session was conducted by Mr. Surya Bahadur, Chief Trainer and Consultant at ATDC. He spoke about the value of success and the role of higher education in achieving it. He shared tips on realistic goal setting, self-discipline, and self-awareness. The session included activities on overcoming stage fear and handling tough situations. Mindfulness techniques were also demonstrated. Students took part in indoor games that encouraged
interaction. A video on assertiveness helped students understand its importance.

The event featured inspiring addresses from distinguished guests. Ms. Pooja Chenoy, Head Human Resources, HT Digital, encouraged students to be honest, build strong networks, and adopt AI tools to improve efficiency. Dr. Sushi Singh, Co-founder and Executive Director, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the value of the right attitude, purposeful effort, and staying responsible in the digital age. Mr. Sadaf Sayeed, CEO, Muthoot Microfin Ltd., spoke on India’s digital growth, financial prudence, gratitude, and the importance of a positive mindset.

Dr. Radhey Shyam Mishra, IAS Retd., UP Cadre and Former Special Secretary, Revenue, Government of Uttar Pradesh, shared his mantra of purpose, people, and principles, inspiring students to lead with humility and ethics. Mr. Vinod Zutshi, IAS Retd. and Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, highlighted core management principles and urged students to focus on communication, adaptability, ethics, and societal contribution.

The collective insights of the dignitaries provided clarity, direction, and motivation to the budding professionals as they begin their management journey with purpose and integrity.

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