On the third day of its ongoing Orientation Programme at IIM Raipur the new batch took part in the adrenaline boosting ‘Fire Walk’ event held on Saturday evening. Young students actually walked on red hot burning coals, and came out screaming in sheer delight in overcoming their ingrained fear of fire and with a heightened sense of self esteem.
Earlier Swami Vyomapada Das of ISCKON in his delighting address said, “True education does not consist merely in the acquiring of a few facts of science, history, literature, or art, but in the development of character.” Keeping this motto in mind the new entrants at IIM Raipur were taught lessons on “Values and Ethics in Professional life.” Swami Vyomapada Das also shared his personal experiences, about his journey from the corporate world to be a part of ISCKON fraternity. He highlighted on the ethical leading, the basic aspects of “Yatha Raja, tatha Praja”.
It was a day mixed with stimulating activities and leaning. The incoming batch took the training hands on and displayed enthusiasm and endurance for the ARMADA: Simulation Game. Some of the highlights of the games played include: a sea expedition from the source to a Treasure Island facing various unpredictable situations in the game similar to managers facing in the corporate world. It was all about the planning, crisis management, resource management, risk analysis, team work.
Some of the prominent corporate leaders and bureaucrats who would be addressing the students on Sunday include Tarun Chauhan, Managing Partner, JWT; B. l. Agrawal, Managing Director, GPIl; Dr. B.l. Tiwari, Divisional Commissioner, Chhattisgarh, Amit Agnihotri, MBAUniverse. Vivek Dhand, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh, will be the Chief Guest for Sunday’s session.