Excelsior Correspondent
PONTA SAHIB, Apr 12: The 3rd Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur, was organized here today at the Institute campus.
Sunil Kant Munjal, one of the founder promoters of Hero Group and Chairman, Hero Enterprise, was the chief guest on the occasion and delivered the Convocation Address. Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Director, IIM Sirmaur, presented the Director’s Report on the occasion.
The ceremony was graced by Ajay S Shriram, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Sirmaur, and Chairman & Sr Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd, who presided over the Convocation and awarded MBA Degrees to the graduating students. The academic procession included the graduating students, faculty, members of board and Academic Council.
A total of 63 students were conferred the full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA). Fifteen girl students were conferred MBA degrees on the occasion. Anshika Gupta received Chairman’s Gold Medal for being the overall topper of the batch. Director’s Gold Medal was awarded to Akshay Devapal for ranking second in order of merit. Kanika Gupta was presented with Special Recognition Award for being the “Best All Rounder” of the batch.
Sunil Kant Munjal gave an inspiring address to the students to begin a new journey of success and contribute towards the industry and society. He laid stress on developing the mind set of an entrepreneur and face the dynamics of change with right strategy and planning. He encouraged students to do a thorough self-search, find out their skills and passion and pursue it whole heartedly in their life. He also advised the students to manage their time well and fix priorities.
The Chairman Board of Governors, Ajay S Shriram, talked about dealing with stress and negativity in life by applying certain rules which involve managing oneself and one’s emotions effectively. He shared his vision of making IIM Sirmaur an institution of excellence by taking various new initiatives, emphasising on innovation and entrepreneurship among the students.
Professor Neelu Rohmetra, Director IIM Sirmaur, discussed various initiatives taken by the institute to improve both academic as well as physical infrastructure of the Institute. She narrated the achievements through the year and the targets accomplished.
Prof Rohmetra mentioned about International Immersion Programme conducted at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy where students were exposed to international management practices and completed two credits of course. During the year, IIM Sirmaur has acted as host to various corporate leaders as guest speakers and has organized various management, sports and cultural events, she added.
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