The programme offered a comprehensive learning experience covering business excellence frameworks, innovation and design thinking, digital marketing, customer validation, pricing strategies, financial planning, feasibility analysis, funding mechanisms, and leadership decision-making. The concepts of Entrepreneurship and Startup were divided day wise with the first day dedicated to strategy, second day was dedicated to business plan pitch and business models. Third day was on marketing concepts and the fourth day focussed on financial implications and the final day was dedicated to communication and HR policies.

The sessions were conducted by the following resource persons: Dr. Rajeev Johari, Prof. Durba Roy, Dr. Anusha Agarwal, and Prof. Yachna Malhotra.

Through real-world case studies, simulations, and hands-on activities, participants gained practical exposure to transforming ideas into structured business models and making informed decisions from a founder’s perspective. Special emphasis was placed on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, customer-centric strategy, ethical leadership, sustainability (ESG), and strategic thinking.

The programme concluded with an address by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, ITS School of Management, followed by a Certificate Distribution Ceremony. The ceremony was graced by Ravi Ranjan Saini, Assistant Director (MSME), and attended by faculty colleagues. Certificates were awarded to the participants in recognition of their successful completion of the MDP.

Pre-budget Quiz: 12 members

The presentation showcases, through Pannel discussion, 9 teams.

Presentations: 5 teams

Key Attendees:

Dr. Ajay Kumar (Director PGDM) and Dr. Anusha Agarwal (Chairperson PGDM)

Jury Members: CA Akansha Arora and Dr. Namita Mishra

Dr. Ajay Kumar shared his insights and inspiring words, highlighting the key elements of the budget based on IT and telecom, finance and taxation, agriculture, energy & environment, science & technology, railways, industry, MSME & commerce, infrastructure and transport, and the defence sector.

Results:

Winner: Team Wizard (Sector: Defence)

Runner Up: Team Capital Crew (Sector: Energy & Environment)

2nd Runner Up: Team Budget Brainer (Sector: Agriculture)

Most Innovative Team: Team Iron Minds (Sector: Science and Technology)

Best Individual Performers

Best Male Performer: Ashutosh Tripathi

Best Female Performer: Rakshita Singh

Pre-Budget Quiz Winner: Krishnakant Singh

The event was a resounding success, providing an exciting platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge on budget and teamwork. All teams displayed exceptional enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoyed the event. Finvest, with its dedicated coordinators and supporting faculty, once again demonstrated the importance of interactive learning and skill-building in finance. Acknowledgments.

Finvest extends its gratitude to all participants, faculty, and student members who contributed to making Budget Bonanza an impactful and memorable event.

The talk brought the Education Minister of India, Senior Educationists, and School & College teachers together to discuss current challenges and future directions in the education sector. The event aimed to encourage dialogue between policymakers and educators and to gather insights from ground-level practitioners.

Issues such as; Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Teacher training and professional development, Integration of technology in classrooms, Curriculum reform to enhance creativity and critical thinking, Infrastructure gaps in rural and urban schools, Mental health and teacher support systems were discussed during the discussion.

Founder & CEO of MarkHub24, Mr. Anurag Lala, led a session on Personal Branding, focusing on digital marketing trends and data-driven decision-making. He highlighted the shift from traditional advertising to performance marketing and customer-centric strategies.

The partnership aims to equip students with skills to become future-ready management professionals.

Student volunteers spoke about the various freedom fighters to make the children familiar with them. They also conducted few memory games for the children. This was followed by a session of Fundamental Rights. Each of the volunteers explained the necessity and importance of the relevant rights for the citizens of the country.

During the celebration a Drawing Competition was organised in which interested kids participated. Children presented dance on patriotic songs and recited patriotic poems. The best three performers were awarded with prizes.

The session ended with the distribution of Sweets. Students were accompanied & guided by the faculty coordinator Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM Director Mgmt Office ITS MN <dirmgmtoff.mn@its.edu.in> wrote:
Parivartan Club – As a CSR Initiative by I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad celebrated 70th Republic Day of India with the underprivileged children of Sahibabad area on 26th January, 2026. The volunteers of the day were students of PGDM (2025-27 batch) including Ajitesh, Abhay, Pragya, Vansh, Ekta, Priyanshu, Ruhi & Abhishek. Day’s focus was to celebrate “70th Republic Day of India” with the underprivileged children of Sahibabad area.

Student volunteers spoke about the various freedom fighters to make the children familiar with them. They also conducted few memory games for the children. This was followed by a session of Fundamental Rights. Each of the volunteers explained the necessity and importance of the relevant rights for the citizens of the country.

During the celebration a Drawing Competition was organised in which interested kids participated. Children presented dance on patriotic songs and recited patriotic poems. The best three performers were awarded with prizes.

The session ended with the distribution of Sweets. Students were accompanied &amp; guided by the faculty coordinator Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

The session focused on exploring the vibrant, holistic, and timeless nature of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and their relevance in contemporary higher education. Deliberations emphasized how India’s indigenous knowledge traditions integrate culture, ethics, sustainability, leadership, and scientific thinking, offering valuable insights for faculty members across disciplines.

It was encouraging to witness active participation and thoughtful engagement from faculty members and learners. The interactive discussions reflected a growing academic interest in integrating IKS into curriculum design, pedagogy, research, and institutional practices. Such dialogues are essential for aligning modern education with India’s civilizational wisdom.

The ceremony began with auspicious lamp lighting and seeking blessings of Maa Saraswati.

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director of I.T.S School of Management, lauded the achievements of all merit and performance improvement awardees for their dedication to academics and learning. He emphasized that lifelong learning, adaptability, and agility are essential attributes for achieving success in today's dynamic environment and highlighted the institution's commitment to fostering academic excellence and holistic development among students.Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson PGDM briefed about event and inspiration behind the conceptualization of these awards given by the Institute.

The Award Ceremony was conducted into three categories viz. the Merit Awards and Performance Improvement Awards. In category I, top 10 students of IIIrd and IV trimester of PGDM Batch 2024-26 and Ist trimester of PGDM Batch 2025-27 respectively were awarded based on their outstanding performance.

In category II, ten students were awarded for their performance improvement from Trimester IV over IIIrd trimester. In category three students were awarded for maintaining 100% attendance during IV trimester in different subjects and 19 students from both the batches were also given Certificate of Recognition for successfully completing one week Industry Readiness programme at IIM Sirmaur.

All the student awardees and their parents were very enthusiastic and happy to celebrate their achievement.

The session concluded with remarks congratulating the students on their achievement and encouraging them to continue putting in their best efforts with the same zeal.

Key highlights included:

- Fundamentals of options trading, call and put options, and practical knowledge of options strategies

- Risk management and market behaviours, with live market examples and case studies

- Hands-on trading experience on Zerodha's platform, with real-time market data and advanced tools

Finvest: The Finance Club welcomed the gathering, highlighting financial literacy's importance. Mr. Kumar shared expert insights, and participants engaged in interactive discussions and practical trading sessions.

Total 08 teams participated in the Competition. The event was Judged by Prof. Yachna Malhotra & Dr. Kamal Singh. Winners of the competition were Shambhavi Kushwaha, Kajal Mishra, Ekta Tiwari & Astuti Rai who made a show-pieces with Newspapers.  Whereas First Runner-up were Sandhya, Saksham, Khushi & Shreya who made water fountain using waste-material like bottles, Thermacol-sheet, cooler-water-pump etc. And the Second Runner-up were Yash Mittal & Avinash Sharma who made Beautiful pair of Peacocks with paper foil & Clay Soil. Also Consolation prizes were given to Sneha , Anuj , Kirti sharma , Nitin Sawaraj, Deepsikha , Soniya, Shubham, Hamza Haider , Reshmi Kumari , Ishika Saini, Prasidhi Jaiswal and Neelu rai .

All the Winners were Awarded with Trophies & Medals by Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director- I.T.S School of Management.

Event was successfully organized by the members of Cultural club; Mr. Harsh, Mr. Qamar, Ms. Sakshi Singh, Ms. Ekta, Mr. Sourav, Ms. Anshika, Ms. Srishti, Mr. Sunil, Mr. Ashraf, Ms. Shalini, Ms. Simran under the guidance of Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

DAY 1: DESIGN THINKING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FOUNDATIONS

The program commenced with a welcome address by Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director–PGDM I.T.S School Of Management, who emphasized the growing relevance of design thinking and entrepreneurship in today’s innovation-driven economy. He highlighted the importance of creativity, empathy, and problem identification as core skills for future professionals.

Following the inaugural address, Dr. Ashu Jain formally initiated the workshop with an energetic and interactive session. An ice-breaker activity was conducted in which participants introduced themselves, shared their favourite entrepreneurs or companies, and discussed what they had learned from them. This activity helped in building rapport among participants and created an open and enthusiastic learning environment.

The core focus of Day 1 was Design Thinking as a human-centred approach to problem-solving. Dr. Jain explained that design thinking is not limited to designers but is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs, managers, and innovators. The session covered the five stages of design thinking—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—with relatable examples and real-world applications.

Participants were also introduced to:

·         The concept and meaning of entrepreneurship

·         Qualities and mind set of successful entrepreneurs

·         Creative confidence and risk-taking

·         Entrepreneurial opportunity recognition

·         Introduction to Business Model Canvas (BMC)

Several short activities, including creative sketching and problem-framing exercises, were conducted to reinforce learning. The sessions were highly engaging, and students actively participated, making Day 1 both informative and enjoyable.

DAY 2: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Day 2 focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of the legal and practical aspects of entrepreneurship, with special emphasis on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Dr. Ashu Jain explained the significance of protecting innovation and creativity in startups and entrepreneurial ventures.

The session covered the basics of:

·         Patents

·         Trademarks

·         Copyrights

·         Designs and Geographical Indications

·         Importance of IPR in start-up growth and market competitiveness

The concepts were explained in a simple and practical manner using real-life examples, making the session highly informative and relevant for aspiring entrepreneurs.