During the event following competitions were organized;

1.       Best Cultural Business Stall competition

2.       Best Cultural Group Dance competition

3.       Best Solo Dance Competition

4.       Best Traditional Costume competition

A little music & embellishing lights, fragrant ambiance & creative impulses, jubilant faces, smiles all along, with Indian traditional costumes, was the perfect time to celebrate Navratra. In Business Expo competition participants compete with each-other by making stalls of various items like; food, games, books, decorative items, handicraft items etc. with an objective to explore their entrepreneurial skills.

The Best Cultural Business Stalls were Judged By Dr. Sanjeev Tandon, Dr. Shailendra Kr. Dubey, Dr. Puneet Kumar & Dr. Rajeev Johri. Winners of this competition were members of Stall No.-3; AnandRaj,Mohd. Afroz,NadeemAlam, Aayushmaan Agrawal,. Whereas First Runner-up were members of Stall No.-1; Harsh Chaturvedi, Aditykumari, Jaya Kumari, SwetaJaiswal, Vikas Tiwari. And the Second Runner-up were members of stall No.-9; Premjeet Srivastava, Ram Sharma, Ashi Sharma & Shivam. Team of Kartik & Priyanshu from NDIM Institute was awarded with Consolation Prize.

The Best Cultural Group Dance& Solo Dance performances were Judged By Dr. Namita Mishra & Prof. Smita Barik. Winner of Group Dance competition were Rahul Kumar Gupta, Akanksha Yadav,SikhaSarawagi,Md. Zeeshan,ArtiKumari,Anshu Kumari, Utkarsh Shukla, Abhayankar Mandal, Pankaj. Whereas First Runner-up were Anupma Sinha, Manisha Kumari, Riya Jaiswal, Simran Raj.

The winner for Best Cultural Solo Dance Competition was Tripti Jain from Mewar Institute, second position was secured by Sarvagya Goel, third position is backed by Shivani Kashyap.

The Best Traditional costume competition was judged by Prof. Yachna Malhotra & Dr. Kamal Singh. Winners of the competition were; Shaashwat Singh (Male) & Sarvagya Goel (Female). Whereas First Runner-up were; Mohit Kumar (Male) & Muskan (Female). And Second Runner-up were; Pankaj Sharma (Male) and Saumya Gupta (Female).

All the Winners were awarded with Trophies by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. V.N. Bajpai, Dr. Anusha Agarwal & Prof. Yachna Malhotra.

The Event was followed by musical Dandiya Eve, which witnessed very cheerful enjoyment by the 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.

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, National Law University Jodhpur and Head of India Chapter of Daughters of Themis, Prof. Harpreet Kaur addressed the online audience and explained the valuable goal of the network that is promotion of research in different streams such as business, law, management, policy science and others. She said that the focus of India is on bringing open access journals and will provide more discussion and networking opportunities to women for exchanging thoughts on contemporary issues and challenges.

The three panellists in the discussion were Dr. Thenmozhi M, Professor and Head of Management Studies at IIT Madras, Chennai, Mrs. Namrata Vrishini, IAS, DM and Collector, Bikaner and Dr. Aparajita Prasad, Strategy consultant and start up advisor. Dr. Thenmozhi M emphasized on the significance of setting aside fear and moving ahead to embrace change while taking time out for self to rejuvenate. Mrs. Namrata Vrishini, IAS, explained the significance of financial prudence for women rather than just focussing on financial freedom. Her opinion was thought provoking and was well received by the audience for further discussion. Dr. Aparajita Prasad, motivated the women to use more tech tools for networking and upscaling.

The discussion was moderated by Dr. Neeti Mathur and Ms. Anoosha Panwar.

Dr. D. K. Pandey and Prof. Durba Roy welcomed alumni. Dr. D. K. Pandey briefed about the association and the purpose, aim, and objectives of the Kolkata chapter.

The event was attended by 53 Alumni 17 spouses and 20 kids.This effort of the institute was very much appreciated by the alumni and showed their conviction towards achieving the objectives of the chapter. Later, the chapter memorandum was signed by the alumni.

Further, Prof. Durba addressed the gathering, and alumni shared their experiences and their journey from B-School to Board Room.

The alumni were felicitated with a plaque & souvenir followed by dinner.

The resource person of the workshop was Mr. Kapil Kalra, CFA, Climate Finance Specialist at Vancity Community Investment Bank, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience in climate finance, sustainable investments, and business valuation. He has worked extensively in Toronto’s finance sector, focusing on innovative financial solutions and sustainable development workshop.

The objective of the workshop was to equip students with practical financial modeling skills essential for their academic and professional pursuits.The workshop started with motivational words by Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson PGDM. She highlighted the importance of financial modeling in today’s scenario.

The workshop provided a comprehensive introduction to financial modeling, focusing on practical approaches to building accurate and dynamic financial models. Students learned essential concepts such as projecting cash flows, scenario analysis, business valuation, and the importance of integrating assumptions into models. Mr. Kalra broke down the modeling process into digestible steps, allowing participants to understand the real-world applications of financial models in decision-making, risk assessment, and valuation.

The students found the workshop immensely beneficial. They  particularly appreciated the hands-on learning aspect of the workshop, as they could practice modeling techniques under the guidance of an expert. This experience not only boosted their confidence in financial modeling but also prepared them for the practical challenges they may face in the corporate world.

The workshop was very interactive as many questions were raised by the speaker to the students for better learning. He also took questions from the students and answered them satisfactorily. Towards the end of the workshop, the Virtual Plaque was presented to the Speaker as a token of gratitude and remembrance. The entire workshop was very informative & inspiring for the students.

The students are Arundhati, Abhishek, Mohd. Maz, Aayushman Agarwal, Rajat Gupta, Tanya Singh, Prachi Sharma, Bhavya, Jaya Kumari, Kanhaiya, Anmol Jain, Anshika Bora, Akansha Kumari, Shubhangi Sharma, Rahul Kumar, Dhruv Upadhyay, Akash Chauhan, Ayush Jaiswal, Harsh Sharma & Isha Agarwal. The Students were accompanied with Dr. Kamal Singh and Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

The conference started with registration and high-tea followed by Inaugural Session in which welcome address was given by Mr. Karan Rathore, Chairman- SEPC. Mr. Abhay Sinha, Director General-SEPC gave introduction of all the speakers for the day. The Thematic address was given by Dr. Vidya Yeravdkar, Chair-SEPC & Pro-Chancellor- Sysmbiosis International University. Ms. Jessica Turner, Chief Executive Officer- QS Quacquarelli Symonds, United Kingdom, Prof. Ashutosh Sharma President Indian National Science Academy, Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General Association of Indian Universities gave their special addresses.

Chief Guest Sh. Jitin Prasada, Hon'ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Government of India in his address said that level of education in India has uplifted in last 10 years. He said that objective of higher education should be to make the students skilled, independent & successful.

The Inaugural Session was followed by panel discussion on the topic Transforming Higher Education & Skilling towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047, in which following distinguished speakers expressed their thoughts of wisdom;

• Prof. Ashutosh Sharma President Indian National Science Academy

• Dr. Pankaj Mittal Secretary General Association of Indian Universities

• Sh. Jitin Prasada Hon'ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Government of India

• Dr. Abhay Sinha Director General, SEPC

• Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA), QS - Quacquarelli Symonds

• Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University

• Mr. Nipun Goenka, Managing Director, G D Goenka Group

• Mr. Vineet Gupta, Founder, Plaksha University & Ashoka University

• Prof. Sudhirkumar V Barai, Director, BITS Pilani

• Dr. Mahendra Sharma, Pro-Chancellor & Director General, Ganpat University

• Dr. Rajul K Gajjar, Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Technological University

• Mr. Raghav Gupta, MD, India & APAC, Coursera

• Mr. Devender K Saini, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Medhavi Skill University

• Dr. Sistla Rama Pani, Head Research Wing, Association of Indian Universities

• Mr. Shrikant Sinha, CEO, Telangana Academy of Skill & Knowledge

• Prof. Sunil Rai, President, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

• Ms. Chaitali Moitra, Regional Director South Asia, Turnitin

• Ms. Jugnu Roy, Director of Engagement, East Asia & India, Education New Zealand

• Dr. Shweta Singh, Founder & CEO, Ennoble IP

• Prof. (Dr.) Parma Nand, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Sharda University

• Dr. Muddu Vinay, Pro-Vice Chancellor, ICFAI Bangalore

• Dr. Nancy Juneja, Co-Founder, MENTORX

• Mr. Siddharth Shahani, Executive President, ATLAS Skill Tech University

• Dr. Shradha Kanwar, Chief Academic Officer, Jain (Deemed to be University)

At the end all the eminent speakers were presented plaque as token of gratitude and respect. PGDM Students were awarded with Certificate of Participation. The conference provided a great learning experience and networking opportunities for both faculty and students.

The talk was delivered by Alumnus of PGDM (2010-2012 Batch) Mr. Ankur Srivastava, Sr. Digital Growth Manager, Realatte. Dr. Anusha Agarwal, PGDM Chairperson welcomed the guest by presenting a plant sapling.

Mr. Ankur started the session by sharing his experience at I.T.S school of management. Further, he shared his journey from campus to corporate. He spoke about the Digital Advertising. During his address, he discussed about various social media platforms like; Instagram, Facebook, Youtube etc., those are highly useful to do marketing at present. He said that a Digital Advertising Manager is expected to have the knowledge about the appropriate strategy to be adopted for marketing of different kind of products/Services. He gave several examples marketing strategies to promote different types of products and services to clear the concept of digital marketing. He highlighted the importance of Data for a Digital Marketing Manager in corporate world. He discussed case studies of Data-Driven Advertising of Amazon, Spotify & Coca-Cola. Mr. Ankur told about tools/techniques like; Click-Though Rate, Return on Ad Spend etc.

He also pointed out some important aspects like; Communication, Presentation, Appearance, Attitude etc. to be prepared for job-interviews. He answered all the queries asked by the students satisfactorily.

At last Dr. Anusha Agarwal presented a memento as a token of gratitude to Mr. Ankur Srivastava.

The event presented a dynamic platform to showcase participants' understanding of the critical domains of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management such as HR functions, TA Analysis, Personality types, emotional intelligence, Politics and attitudes. The event, held on September 27, 2024, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, eager to showcase their abilities and learn from the event.

HR Dramatixunfolded students’ creative talents, exploring workplace challenges and develop effective practical skills through drama and storytelling.It was designed to push participants beyond their comfort zones and foster skill development in a competitive yet supportive environment.

The judging panel comprised Dr.Sanjeev Kumar Mathur and Dr. Prachi Pachauri for the HR Dramatix.Teams were evaluated on Coordination, Acting/ expressions, communication, concept and presentation.

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director of ITS School of Management, PGP Chairperson Dr. Anusha Agarwal,Prof. Amitabh Rajan,Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Mathur, Dr. Prachi Pachauri,along with the Club Coordinator Dr. Richa N. Agarwal,  presented the appreciation certificates and trophies to the winners. Certificates of participation were also distributed to all the participating teams.

The Ist position was secured by the team FIVE STARS (PGDM Ist year), followed by MERAKI (PGDM Ist year )and RAFTAAR (PGDM Ist year)securing the second and third positions respectively. Individual awards were also presented which went to PGDM Ist year students- Best Attire Award to Mohammad Zeeshan Khan, best Coordinator Award to Mohit Kumar and Best Actor to Ms. Surbhi Mishra.

HR Club also held an online competition “Creative Canvas” where participants embarked on their artistic adventure, created new ideas and dived into their artistic and imaginative mind. The entries were evaluated by the Club members and the Club- Coordinator. The evaluation criteria were Content, Neatness and Creativity.The winners for the social media event were from PGDM Ist year -Ms. Swapnil Srivastava, Ms. Jaya Kumari, Ms. Isha Agarwal for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively.Best Concept Award was given to Shreyansh Singh (PGDM Ist year).

HR Dramatix was a resounding success, showcasing creativity, talent, and engaging storytelling. It emerged as a tool for fostering skill, camaraderie, and healthy competition among participants. The event not only showcased the talents and capabilities of the teams but also provided valuable learning experiences to the audience that will undoubtedly contribute to their personal and professional growth.

The distinguished resource person was Dr.Rajan Suresh Ratna, Deputy Head & Sr. Economic Affairs officer United Nations ESCAP South & South-West Asia Office New Delhi.

Dr.Rajan Suresh Ratna addressed the issues on macro indicators like inflation, GDP, trade and services of different sectors of economy. He discussed about the Macroeconomic policies of India (Internal factor and external factors) that affect the growth of the country, such as taxes, imports, exports, inflation, government policies, Rural development, Public finance, different sectors of GDP, foreign investments, R&D and sustainable development goals(SDG). He also discussed about the Real GDP and Nominal GDP, the fiscal policy of India, Rupee Ruble trade, Govt. subsidies, Implementation of govt. scheme, Workers in agriculture, how India tackled the embargo implemented on Russia, Food inflation and security. 

Overall, the guest lecture provided valuable insights about the Macroeconomics Analysis in Indian Context, emphasizing the need for better policies and scheme implementation regulation in rural area so that the farming sector can grow along with the manufacturing sector of India and he also explained the key drivers for economic growth of India.    

The event was graced by luminaries, including Chief Guest - Mr. Nitin Saluja, Founder, Chaayos; Distinguished Guest - Shri Jagannath Sarkar, Member of Parliament; Dr. R.P. Chadha, Honourable Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group and Shri Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group. The event commenced with the dignified tradition of lighting the ceremonial lamp, signifying the illumination of wisdom and the start of a meaningful occasion.

Shri Arpit Chadha, welcomed guests and emphasized dedication, hard work, and perseverance for personal and professional success.

Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management welcomed the dignitaries and presented the Institute’s Annual Report. Programme Chairperson Dr. Anusha Agarwal administered the Oath to the graduating batch.

Chief Guest, Mr. Nitin Saluja, delivered the convocation address, opening with the inspiring quote, “Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” He emphasized the importance of maintaining a growth mindset and the necessity of continuous progress, regardless of the circumstances.

Distinguished Guest, Shri Jagannath Sarkar urged graduates to embrace challenges with perseverance and innovation. Also, he emphasized spiritual growth and inner purpose.

Rank holders, meritorious students were awarded with medals and certificates for academic excellence by the dignitaries. All the awardees received diploma from the Chief Guest in person and embarked on their new journey into the professional world.

It was an occasion of immense pride and accomplishment for all the diploma awardees and their parents.