A two-day Good Governance Day celebration organised by IIM Raipur at its campus concluded on Thursday.The day was observed to highlight work of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya.
While Vajpayee contributed in laying the foundation for a strong nation through transparent and effective governance, Malaviya played an unparalleled role in national freedom struggle.
IIM Raipur put together an intensive program involving panel discussion of experts to commemorate the event. Prof. Vinita Sahay, Chairperson, FPM, IIM Raipur, referred to Vajpayee as an epitome of Good Governance and highlighted his contribution towards making the lives of people in the country better.
Group Captain Vivek Dubey, CAO, IIM Raipur, remembered Vajpayee for practicing a modulated and balanced life. The celebration embraced short films on the lives of Vajpayee and Malaviya.
Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Chairman Placement, IIM Raipur, brought to light the massive efforts of Malaviya in removal of child marriage, encouraging widow remarriage, eradication of caste barrier in temples and also for eradicating other social barriers present in society that time.
Sudhanshu Gupta, student, IIM Raipur, paid tribute to the freedom fighter and brought to fore, what we as managers can learn from Malaviya’s life. Prizes of Wednesday’s oratory competition on “Role of Innovation and technology in good governance” were also distributed.
IIM Raipur’s student, Pranav Kumar bagged the first prize of `15000, while Rama Ravi Kant stood second and was awarded a cash prize of `10,000. Dushyant Panda bagged third prize of `5000.
“The event was not just the celebration of Good governance but also the introspection of the lives of great leaders so as that we can take inspiration from the life of great leaders and contribute in creating a better nation” said Prof. BS Sahay, IIM Raipur director, while concluding the event.