The concluding day of the Orientation Programme for the students of Post Graduate Programme in Management (5th Batch) and Fellow Programme in Management (3nd Batch) at IIM Raipur witnessed prominent speakers from various domains of the corporate world on Sunday.

The day started with a session by Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Chairman Placement, IIM, Raipur on ‘Expectations of the corporates from the budding managers.’He discussed the minute details of the corporate culture and traits of a good manager desired of the students. This session was followed by another interactive session on ‘Managing Self’ by Prof Umesh Bamel of IIM, Raipur.

The guest for the subsequent session was Ashank Desai, Founder, Mastek limited. He congratulated the students of the new batch for becoming a part of IIM fraternity.“The society is still not open to ideas of entrepreneurship and someone who chooses that path should have a lot of courage. Everyone has a threshold. You needn’t be good at everything. Pick your areas of interest and master them.” he said to the budding managers.

Desai emphasised on inculcating high moral values as they are the foundation of a noble life.The next session was based on ‘The Contemporary Management Education’ and it was conducted by Prof. Satyasiba Das of IIM, Raipur. The discussion revolved around the relevance of the managerial education in the changing scenario of the business world. Vimal Chawda, Chairman and MD, VNR Seeds, took a session with the students on ‘Addressing challenges in Business.’

He advised the students to make a thorough study before beginning any new venture.Das stressed upon the four major challenges that he faced as an entrepreneur which were acquisition of land, getting the right labour, procurement of capital, and adequate knowledge about the field.The valedictory address was given by KK Sarda, Chairman and MD, Sarda Energy and Minerals limited. Prof BS Sahay— Director, IIM Raipur welcomed him.

“There is no shortcut to the success, work hard and commit yourself to the future of the nation.” he said. He urged the students to translate your dreams into actions.