It was an event that marked the first step for fresh Business Management graduates to step out into the world and stand true to their lessons and learning at IIM Raipur. As the beginning of new phase of their lives, 41 students of the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) were awarded diplomas at the 2nd Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management on Saturday.
Decked in their robes, the students of the graduating batch were addressed and motivated by Sam Pitroda, Adviser to the Prime Minister, who was the chief guest for the solemn occasion.
The students were also encouraged by Hari S Bhartia, Chairman, Board of Governors (BoG) and Prof BS Sahay, Director IIM Raipur. The students felt every bit inspired to take with confidence their initial tread in the corporate world.
Chief guest Sam Pitroda, delivering the convocation address, shared the lessons he had learnt; focus on job, focus on discipline, positive
attitude, understanding corporate roles and relationships, be a team player, innovate, integration with other disciplines and self-review. Concluding his address he asked students to enjoy life, do crazy things and explore new frontiers.
At the outset the Director of IIM Raipur, Prof BS Sahay, released the Director's report. He informed that IIM Raipur had associated with international institutes of repute for encouraging flow and constructive sharing of cross cultural knowledge and sustaining faculty and students exchange and exposure.
Dr Sahay addressing the students said, "As you step into the world with innumerable opportunities do remember that there are a set of responsibilities that you carry — a responsibility that ensures the growth of the society and nation, a responsibility that you will ensure the ethical code and emerge as leaders in a world of mercurial values."
Hari S Bhartia, chairman, Board of Governors, gave his welcome address. Thanking the Central Government for its continuous support and encouragement, he
opined that "at the heart of business lies in the values of honesty, service, respect, integrity and personal accountability".
He also advised the passing out students to take an informed choice and always remember that success is measured in terms of 'character' for which they were groomed by IIM Raipur.
Excitement filled the air as the students were awarded medals and their diplomas with proud parents beaming with joy. The Board of Governer's Chairman Gold medal for best academic performance in the graduating class was awarded to Kanika Khandelwal. The Director's Gold Medal for second best academic performance in the graduating class was awarded to Navjeet Siddhu.
The Post Graduation Programme Chairman Gold Medal for the third best academic performance in the graduating class was awarded to Mayank Raizada and Amit Singh.
Best overall performance medal for outstanding all round performance including excellent organisational abilities, leadership qualities, overall conduct, institution building and active participation in extra-curricular activities was awarded to Srinath Vijayan.
