The session began with Mr. Arunodaya Bajpai, Head of the Incubator Investment Committee at IIML EIC, who introduced us to various initiatives undertaken by the organization to motivate and fund startups. He emphasized the importance of Innovation and Incubation Centers (IIC), which are crucial for entrepreneurs, particularly those in the early stages of their ventures. These incubation centers are specifically designed to nurture and support startups, providing them with the necessary resources and services to build their confidence and refine their ideas. Mr. Bajpai highlighted how these centers play a pivotal role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering startups the tools and opportunities needed to develop, scale, and succeed in competitive markets.

Following this, Ms. Pooja Pandey conducted a session where she explained the basic concepts of Entrepreneurship, including the idea of unicorn startups. She engaged the students in a small exercise to identify the key characteristics of an entrepreneur. This interactive approach helped students gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in the entrepreneurial world.

The next session was led by Mr. Nitin Malhotra, Founder & CEO at NAPTAPGO, who shared insights on how to tackle the first-hand challenges faced by entrepreneurs. His practical advice provided students with valuable strategies for overcoming obstacles in their entrepreneurial journeys.

The event concluded with tea and refreshments, marking the end of a productive and enlightening session.

The distinguished resource person was Mr. Sashikant Panda,Chief Compliance Officer & Principal Officer, India Post Payments Bank. The inaugural session commenced with honoring the guest, Mr. Sashikant Panda, with the plant sapling by the Director, Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar.

Mr. Sashikant Panda discussed about the various method of financial inclusion and also briefly explained about the fintech industry. He explained how financial inclusion schemes introduced in India like: - PMJDY, APY, PMKVY, Stand- up India and many more…

The speaker also highlighted the impact of demonetisation on financial inclusion. As we shifted from Cash economy to digital economy. He explained briefly that a few latest fintech options that are used by individuals inculcate crowdfunding, Digital payments, and electronic wallets.

In his session he explained three major areas that play crucial role in the developing economic stability & growth prospects specially countries like India. These 3 financial strategies are completely based on:

·         Financial Stability

·         Financial Literacy

·         Financial Inclusion

Mr. Panda provided a comprehensive overview of how fintech is reshaping financial inclusion in India. The talk highlighted the transformative potential of financial technology in addressing existing gaps in access and affordability of financial services. While challenges remain, the ongoing innovation and supportive regulatory environment are paving the way for a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

At last the session 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 thanks with memento to our guest Mr.  Sashikant Panda.

The session commenced with honoring the guest Mr. Arpan Seth with the plant sapling by the Director Dr. Ajay Kumar. Mr.Seth started the session by asking the students about their dreams and understanding their career aspirations. He discussed about in two years how students can add value in their personality and face challenges in corporate sector. He also gave insights into the skills required in Profile designing, Career growth, learning hard skills and soft skills to work in the competitive global market. He discussed with the students about the Economy of U.A.E and the various career opportunities for different businesses in U.A.E

Some of the Key Learning from the talk:

·            The importance of improving soft skills.

·            The effectiveness of being humble and knowledgeable.

·            The value of utilizing time.

·            The significance of continuous learning new things which is relevant today and unlearning old things.

·            Focusing on process rather than results.

·            The impact of whole curriculum activities rather than a single skill work.

Overall, the guest talk provided valuable insights for thriving in the global marketplace, emphasizing the need for improving communication skills and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations.

In the end, Dr. Ajay Kumar presented the I.T.S. memento to Mr. Arpan Seth as a token of gratitude and remembrance.

Research Paper was focused on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Indian judiciary, exploring how AI could enhance efficiency, reduce case backlogs, and improve access to justice. The research delved into current AI applications in the legal field, analyzed potential challenges, and proposed strategies for the seamless integration of AI technologies into the Indian judicial system. His work highlighted the urgency of adopting AI to address the judiciary's long standing issues, such as delays in case resolution and the burden on judicial resources, while also considering ethical implications and the need for robust legal frameworks.

The conference also provided Aman with networking opportunities that extended beyond the academic realm. He connected with professionals working on similar initiatives in different countries, which opened up possibilities for future collaborations and research partnerships. The exposure to diverse perspectives and international best practices has significantly contributed to his academic and professional development.

Overall, participating in the XIX International Conference on Public Policy and Management was a significant milestone in Aman's academic journey. It provided him with a platform to showcase his research, gain recognition among peers and experts, and enhance his knowledge in a critical area of study. The experience has further fueled his passion for exploring the intersection of technology and law, reinforcing his commitment to contributing to the modernization of the Indian judicial system through innovative solutions like artificial intelligence.

The session was conducted by Dr. Satish Kumar Ramoju and Mr. Phani Prasad Karanam Senior both clinical Instructors at EMRI (Emergency Medicine Research  institute) 108 services.

The session focused on “Accident First Response Training to make students aware about the common reasons for death among youngsters in India due to road accidents. The session explained about Life - saving skills. Practical training was exhibited on safety measures that can be opted in the emergency situation. First Responder Action training was given by performing along with students. Experts provided insights into the significance of the very first response at the time of the accident. Practical teaching on CPR situations was conducted with the time management and how to use the equipment was practically demonstrated involving students. The participant interaction was facilitated through networking opportunities, collaborative activities, and insightful Q&A sessions.

The session was very helpful and interactive. It provided learning on safety measures at the time of accidents.

The objective of the webinar was to provide  Basic idea about the IPR and the procedure of holding the IP rights .The webinar covered the different types of IPR, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets. It emphasized the importance of understanding the differences between these types and how they can be used to protect various forms of intellectual property. Also discussed various patent filing strategies, including the importance of conducting thorough prior art searches, drafting patent applications, and navigating the patent prosecution process. It highlighted the benefits of filing patent applications in multiple jurisdictions to secure protection globally. 

An expert session was organized for the benefit of aspiring students who were keen to join the entrepreneurial venture. An expert session on “Startups & Innovation” was organized on August 22, 2024 so that young aspirants become familiar with the  “Startups” and start thinking on that aspect.

An  introductory session on  “Startups & Innovation” by Dr. Shailendra Kumar Dube (Professor- Operations) was quite pertinent. He drew attention on the rising number of ‘UNICORNS’ in India and how India is fast emerging as ‘ Hub for Startups” in the world. He further delved into types of start-ups and encouraged participating students to judge themselves, in which category of startups they wish to be- Scalable startups, Social startups, Lifestyle start-ups or Small Business startups.

He further told about Buyable startups and Big Business startups too. During the lecture , several anecdotes related to startups were also shared so that aspiring entrepreneurs should understand the importance of the decision making process. How Microsoft acquired Sabeer Bhatia’s HOTMAIL.COM but YAHOO missed the opportunity. Similarly, how successful startups like PAYTM of Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Naukari.Com of Sanjeev Bikhchandani , Flipkart of Sachin & Binny Bansal and many more became a countrywide brand. Dr. Dube further took a case study on “Su-Kam Invertors” , a startup by Kunwar Sachdeva, who came up with an innovative product under the category of power backup solutions in early 2000.  Despite several initial hiccups and hardships, his venture emerged as INR 6000 crores worth in the country today.

No doubt, such inspiring stories do impact the fertile minds of the GEN Z and compel them to think differently. At the end of the session, students were quite inspired and ready to nurture their entrepreneurial ideas.

Dr. V.N. Bajpai during and Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey wished happy Independence Day to all the students.

Dr. Ajay Kumar, during his address said that we have got this freedom after many sacrifices, thereforewe all need to understand the responsibility of being independent. We all should try to be more active and learned to contribute in our nation’s progress.

Following patriotic performances made the celebration more enthusiastic & entertaining;

·        Group Dance by Deshona, Vanshika, Navnitika, Archana, Vishakha, Anupama, Vairabi from PGDM (2024-26 Batch),

·        Poetry by Rahul from PGDM (2024-26 Batch).

·        Nukkad Natak by Pooja, Isha, Swapnil, Bhawana, Jyoti, Suryansh, Rahul, Ravi, Vishal, Simran, Utkarsh, Priyanshu from PGDM (2024-26 Batch).

·        Solo Singing by Nadeem & Vishwjeet from PGDM (2024-26 Batch)

·        Speech By Roushan from PGDM (2024-26 Batch).

Ms. Ragini and Mr. Ajitesh hosted the event very well. Students enjoyed all the performances. All the performers were awarded with tricolor ribbon & Medals as a token of appreciation by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. V.N. Bajpai and Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey.

Dr. V.N. Bajpai during and Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey wished happy Independence Day to all the students.

Dr. Ajay Kumar, during his address said that we have got this freedom after many sacrifices, thereforewe all need to understand the responsibility of being independent. We all should try to be more active and learned to contribute in our nation’s progress.

Following patriotic performances made the celebration more enthusiastic & entertaining;

·        Group Dance by Deshona, Vanshika, Navnitika, Archana, Vishakha, Anupama, Vairabi from PGDM (2024-26 Batch),

·        Poetry by Rahul from PGDM (2024-26 Batch).

·        Nukkad Natak by Pooja, Isha, Swapnil, Bhawana, Jyoti, Suryansh, Rahul, Ravi, Vishal, Simran, Utkarsh, Priyanshu from PGDM (2024-26 Batch).

·        Solo Singing by Nadeem & Vishwjeet from PGDM (2024-26 Batch)

·        Speech By Roushan from PGDM (2024-26 Batch).

Ms. Ragini and Mr. Ajitesh hosted the event very well. Students enjoyed all the performances. All the performers were awarded with tricolor ribbon & Medals as a token of appreciation by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. V.N. Bajpai and Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey.

The volunteers for the day were students of PGDMfirst & second year including Sonali, Rajat, Jiya, Aniket, Shivangi, Sourav, Naincy, Abhinav, Rahul, Diwakar, Nishu, Devansh, Shreyansh, Ajitesh, Zeeshan, Ujjwal, Vivek, Ramnik, Ayushmaan, Afroz, Pankaj, Akash, Akansha, Vishwjeet, Saumya, Abhishek, Harsh, Arundhati, Vairabi, Esha & Swapnil.

Volunteers distributed hand-flags among the children. Children participated in the celebration enthusiastically. They recited poems and performed on various patriotic songs. Performers were awarded with toys and Chocolates. PGDM students made the children aware about the importance of the occasion and shared with them the struggle of the freedom fighters to bring this Independence.