The distinguished resource person was Mr. Prabhjot Singh, he is a founder and director of FoodKars & a famous food blogger having more than five lakhs followers on various social media platforms.

In the session Mr. Prabhjot shared his journey how he started his career in food blogging, according to him food blogging or food content creation on social media was his passion which he stared in the age of 19 years and today he travels a lot to gain more and more food contents in form of data which he shared among his followers on continuous basis to maintain his connect.

He also mentioned that that originality & your interest is only the success mantra. He further share his own examples how he create short reels & long reels for the social media platforms, as it is important to segment your content according to the algorithm of the media for which you are creating the content. Mr. Singh also motivated students by sharing the potential of influencer marketing in present scenario, he said toady bingers easily earning fifty to sixty thousand by giving three to four hours in a week by creating online contents on a regular basis.

The session was followed with question/ answerround where students proactively participated.

The guest talk was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and gave memento to our guest Mr. Prabhjot Singh.

Volunteers of the day – Sourav, Aman, Sonali, Rahul, Sahnool, Abhinav, Suansha, Anjali, Swapnil,Aashi, Vanshika, Abhishek, Aman, Jaya&Pankaj started the activity with the check of the personal grooming and hygiene of the children and those who reported on time, neat and clean were awarded with candies. On 10th October, 2024 PGDM (2024-26 Batch) students conducted a Learning session for underprivileged children in Sahibabad area. During the Activity children were taught Names of Days, Months & Fruits in English With spelling. Children were also recited the counting from 1 to 20 in English. Children enjoyed the learning activity a lot. The class ended with the distribution of Chocolate Biscuits and candies. Prof. Ashutosh Sharma guided the student volunteers. PGDM students were visibly satisfied and happy with the visit and the experience.

The distinguished resource person was  Ms. Hema Chaturvedi, Training and Development Consultant, Coach - Effective Communication.

In the session speaker discussed with students to foster inclusivity and avoid unintentional offense, consider using pronouns beyond traditional binary references (he/she) in your sentences, opting instead for gender-neutral alternatives that respect diverse identities and promote sensitivity.

The speaker alsoshared about the communication framework of Think, Act and speak and she suggested students to put lot of focus and emphasis on the though process. As Thinking is powerful as it leads to action of how we feel about the things. Ms. Hema took various examples from the corporate working where being more gender inclusive with our internal and external customers can help the leaders and mangers to foster trust and open communication within the teams which in turn result into better customer engagement. Speaker also discussed about the SSG principle of keeping the communication short, simple and generous with others to be an effective communicator.

The distinguished resource person was  Mr. Abhinav Kalra, he is executive Vice President, Canada Health Infoway, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The online inaugural session was commenced with honoring the guest, Mr. Abhinav Kalra with sharing brief introduction and achievements in the area of digital health sector.

In the session Mr. Abhinav Kalra shared the role and responsibilities of executive leaders in linking the medical sector with technological transformation, moreover Mr. Kalra enlightened the collaborative efforts that playing diving and sustaining digital health initiatives. According to him this can only be achieved with strategic decision making, allocation of appropriate resources in form of data and promoting the environment based of innovation.

In his session, he also discussed the role and significance of data related to hospitals, patient care services, clinical labs, and internal & external stakeholders to ensure efficient & cost effective digital health technologies support.

He also share that, this can be achieved with the PPP concept i.e. Public, Private Partnerships as it  required to huge infrastructure and funds that could only be done with joint efforts to improve the overall complexities facing by digital health sector. Mr. Abhinav Kalra, also enlightened the areas of data safety & security of hospitals, patient care services, clinical labs, and internal & external stakeholders as it is highly sensitive and personal information which built the faith of customers on the digital health care structure and services.

The session was followed with question/ answer round where students proactively participated.

The guest talk was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and given virtual memento to our guest Mr. Abhinav Kalra.

The inaugural session featured distinguished guests, including Mr. Vidya Bhushan, Co-founder and COO of Daalchini Technologies, and Mr. Abhinandan Singh, Founder & CEO of Fuel Wings.

The first panel discussion included prominent industry leaders: Mr. Deepak Sharma, Director of Supply Chain and Planning at Dalmia Bharat Group; Mr. Amit Jawar, Regional Business Head at Dabur India; Mr. Abhinav Punhani, Commercial Vice President at Homoeo, Amigo; and Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Supply Chain Management Expert and Head at Merino Industries.

The second panel discussion included Mr. Robin Roy, Director at Delta Electronics; Mr. Puneet Aggarwal, Director at Software One; Mr. Pankaj Tomar, President of PHQ Capital; Mr. Sumit K Lal, Global Retail Strategy Expert and Managing Director of Retail One Solution, and Dr. Prachi Pachaury, Assistant Professor, I.T.S School of Management.

This summit served as a vital platform for an in-depth exploration of innovative approaches to effectively engage the digitally native Gen Z audience. By bringing together prominent marketing professionals and thought leaders, the event facilitated discussions on emerging trends, strategies, and tools shaping the future of marketing in a dynamic landscape.

The summit aimed to uncover effective strategies for engaging Gen Z across various touchpoints, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, transparency, and personalization in marketing efforts. Two insightful panel discussions were conducted, focusing on the "Seamless Integration of the Digital and Physical World" and the "Mobile-First Approach," addressing how brands can create cohesive experiences that resonate with Gen Z. The discussions highlighted the critical role of supply chain optimization, mobile platform prioritization, and the integration of advanced technologies such as AI and data analytics to foster brand loyalty and enhance customer engagement.

With valuable insights from distinguished guests and panelists, the summit offered attendees practical strategies to effectively understand and engage Gen Z through a well-integrated omni-channel approach. The focus on consistency, personalization, and leveraging mobile technology underscored the evolving preferences of Gen Z and the importance of reaching them seamlessly across both online and offline channels.

The event proved to be an enriching experience for the students, equipping them with critical knowledge and skills for the modern marketing landscape.

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During the session, all the students were taken to the Computer Lab where they were taught by PGDM student volunteers to make a PowerPoint Presentation on the given subject. Students learned the basics of MS Word and how to make PowerPoint presentations using different designs and tools. After making the presentations, students were asked to present their PPTs and were given feedback by the volunteers. School students were accompanied by their respective teachers who also helped their students in making the slides.

Faculty Coordinator, Prof. Shilpi Rana along with student volunteers of Utthan Club coordinated the activity and motivated the students to work more on their computer skills. Also, children looked very enthusiastic and full of excitement after attending the computer lab session.

Students were given refreshments at the end of the day.

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.

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.