It provided an academic platform for scholars, researchers, and students to present their research work, exchange knowledge, and build academic collaboration.

Paper 1 “Women Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies and Its Socio Impact”presented by Pragya Srivastava and Deepti Sharma, PGDM student (2025-27) examined the role of women entrepreneurs in driving inclusive economic growth in emerging economies. The study highlighted contribution of women-led enterprises to employment generation and GDP growth.The paper emphasized that strengthening access to capital, skills development, and awareness of government initiatives can significantly enhance the socio-economic impact of women entrepreneurship.

Paper 2 “AI-Powered Management Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Options” by Dr. Rajeev Johari and Aastha Rawat study explored the transformation of management education through Artificial Intelligence. The paper discussed AI integration in management education can improve learning outcomes and institutional competitiveness when implemented strategically and responsibly.

Paper 3 “Empowering the Workforce with AI: A Dual Path Strategy for Sustainable HR Transformation by Dr Richa N Agarwal and Ashutosh Tripathi focused on how organizations can integrate Artificial Intelligence into Human Resource Management while maintaining human-centric values. The study proposed a “Dual Path Strategy” which includes technological transformation through AI-driven recruitment, performance analytics, and workforce planning and human empowerment through upskilling, reskilling, and change management initiatives.

The participation of four students from ‘ITS School of Management’ in presenting three research papers at the International Conference was a significant academic achievement. The research themes addressed critical issues related to women empowerment, AI-driven education, and HR transformation, reflecting the institute’s forward-looking academic approach. Students got an opportunity to showcase their research work, interact with other researchers and explored new trends in AI, entrepreneurship and HR transformation . The event not only enhanced institutional recognition but also motivated students to continue contributing to research and innovation in management studies.

The event commenced with a welcome address by the Director of ITS School of Management, Professor Dr. Ajay Kumar, who encouraged students to think creatively and apply marketing concepts in real-world scenarios. His address set an inspiring tone for the event and emphasized the importance of innovation and strategic thinking in modern marketing.

The event was conducted in two competitive rounds. In the first round, participants were required to select existing diminished brands and redesign their packaging. The objective of this round was to rebuild and reposition these brands by incorporating new packaging designs and relevant brand management elements. Participants demonstrated creativity, market understanding, and strategic alignment while reimagining the brand identity.

In the second round, participants developed virtual marketing campaigns for their respective products. This included creating promotional strategies and short promotional videos to communicate the repositioned brand image effectively. The round focused on digital marketing skills, storytelling, and audience engagement through virtual platforms.

Overall, the event proved to be a fun and enriching learning experience for all participants. It helped students enhance their practical knowledge of branding, packaging design, and promotional planning. The enthusiastic participation and innovative ideas showcased the strong marketing acumen of the PGDM 2025–27 batch.

The event concluded with the distribution of gifts and trophies to the participants in appreciation of their efforts and performance. Brandify – Rebuild, Reimagine, Reposition was a successful initiative by Marrecus and contributed significantly to experiential learning at ITS School of Management.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students who actively took part in various fun-filled and engaging sports activities such as Race, Sack Race, Lemon Race, and Musical Chair. These activities were designed to encourage healthy competition, coordination, and confidence among the children while ensuring an enjoyable experience for all participants.
The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of Director Dr. Ajay Kumar and   Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey, whose encouragement and support greatly motivated the participants and organisers alike.
The entire event was successfully coordinated by Prof. Shilpi Rana, with the dedicated support of enthusiastic student volunteers of Utthan Club. The volunteers played a vital role in managing the activities, guiding participants, and ensuring smooth conduct of the competitions.
The event concluded with the prize distribution to all winners and certificates were given to all the participants.
The sports competition proved to be a meaningful and impactful initiative, reinforcing I.T.S Mohan Nagar’s commitment to holistic development and social welfare through its CSR activities.

Founder & CEO of MarkHub24, Mr. Anurag Lala, led a session on Personal Branding, focusing on digital marketing trends and data-driven decision-making. He highlighted the shift from traditional advertising to performance marketing and customer-centric strategies.

The partnership aims to equip students with skills to become future-ready management professionals.

Student volunteers spoke about the various freedom fighters to make the children familiar with them. They also conducted few memory games for the children. This was followed by a session of Fundamental Rights. Each of the volunteers explained the necessity and importance of the relevant rights for the citizens of the country.

During the celebration a Drawing Competition was organised in which interested kids participated. Children presented dance on patriotic songs and recited patriotic poems. The best three performers were awarded with prizes.

The session ended with the distribution of Sweets. Students were accompanied & guided by the faculty coordinator Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM Director Mgmt Office ITS MN <dirmgmtoff.mn@its.edu.in> wrote:
Parivartan Club – As a CSR Initiative by I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad celebrated 70th Republic Day of India with the underprivileged children of Sahibabad area on 26th January, 2026. The volunteers of the day were students of PGDM (2025-27 batch) including Ajitesh, Abhay, Pragya, Vansh, Ekta, Priyanshu, Ruhi & Abhishek. Day’s focus was to celebrate “70th Republic Day of India” with the underprivileged children of Sahibabad area.

Student volunteers spoke about the various freedom fighters to make the children familiar with them. They also conducted few memory games for the children. This was followed by a session of Fundamental Rights. Each of the volunteers explained the necessity and importance of the relevant rights for the citizens of the country.

During the celebration a Drawing Competition was organised in which interested kids participated. Children presented dance on patriotic songs and recited patriotic poems. The best three performers were awarded with prizes.

The session ended with the distribution of Sweets. Students were accompanied &amp; guided by the faculty coordinator Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

The session focused on exploring the vibrant, holistic, and timeless nature of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and their relevance in contemporary higher education. Deliberations emphasized how India’s indigenous knowledge traditions integrate culture, ethics, sustainability, leadership, and scientific thinking, offering valuable insights for faculty members across disciplines.

It was encouraging to witness active participation and thoughtful engagement from faculty members and learners. The interactive discussions reflected a growing academic interest in integrating IKS into curriculum design, pedagogy, research, and institutional practices. Such dialogues are essential for aligning modern education with India’s civilizational wisdom.

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.