The session commenced by emphasizing the significance of clear communication in minimizing organizational chaos. Participants were divided into four color-coded teams: Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue. Each team was then allotted 25 minutes to create a radio jingle for a specific product, with the objective of transforming the product's image from negative to positive.

The products represented various industries, such as healthcare, tourism, and automobiles, with humorous and imaginative themes. Each group was required to compose an opening song related to their theme and perform an act based on their assigned product.

The performance of each group was evaluated based on multiple criteria including creativity, communication effectiveness, and the execution of the task.

The activity facilitated student interaction and fostered effective teamwork. Participants demonstrated high levels of engagement and enthusiasm, showcasing their creativity throughout the task. Overall, the session enhanced students' understanding of key managerial concepts such as team coordination and network building, both of which are critical for organizational success.

Dr. Nitin Saxena moderated the session, welcoming distinguished alumni including:

Mr. Ravi Bhatt (2005-2007), Marcom Programs Manager at HP

Mr. Om Prakash Rai (2005-2007), General Manager at Macleods Pharmaceutical Ltd.

Mr. Abhishek Jaiswal (2010-2012), Enterprise Account Manager at HDFC

Mr. Manish Rai (2010-2012), Entrepreneur

Ms. Sneha Lal (2013-2015), Assistant Manager at Zomato

Mr. Varun Arora (2017-2019), Senior Business Analyst at Newgen Software Technologies

The alumni offered guidance on preparing for professional opportunities and challenges, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, humility, and self-confidence. Students actively engaged in a Q&A session, focusing on the evolving workplace environment. The event concluded with a token of appreciation presented to the participating alumni.

Dr. Dutta emphasized that cultural adaptability is no longer a soft skill but a necessity for global business success. She discussed how organizations today operate in diverse cultural landscapes, and leaders need to be capable of navigating these effectively. This applies equally to individuals, who must be agile and adaptable to function efficiently in multicultural teams and international business environments.

She defined cultural adaptability as the ability to adjust and respond to different cultural contexts with an open mind and respect for diverse perspectives. This capability not only enhances interpersonal relationships but also strengthens decision-making and problem-solving abilities in cross-cultural settings.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, where students inquired about real-world applications of cultural adaptability in industries like IT, healthcare, and consulting. Dr. Dutta answered each question with practical examples and encouraged the students to actively participate in cross-cultural projects during their MBA tenure. This session added great value to the Aarambh-2024, theOrientation Program, leaving students with valuable insights on how to thrive in culturally diverse settings.

Prof. Amit discussed about various tools and techniques of Business Statistics, which can be performed using Python software. During his address, he discussed about many other software like; Penguin & Analytics provided by Google.  He demonstrated some of the techniques; Waterfall chart, t-test and ANOVA using python for the students.   

Prof. Amit answered all the queries asked by the students satisfactorily.

The distinguished resource person was Mr. Akarshan Srivastava CEO @ GoTezu learning and L&D Company & faculty at Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida. The inaugural session commenced with honoring the guest, Mr. Akarshan Srivastava, with the plant sapling by the Director, Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar.

Mr. Akarshan Srivastavashared his personal experience & journey of MBA, from being an average student to be a very successful CEO of a well-known learning & development organisation. The speaker also highlighted the role of handling & accepting challenges in the starting phase of life. He also mentioned the significance of finding and developing your Niche to get differentiate our identity from others.

In his session he emphasized on the core values of organization & its culture and the role of networking in present corporate culture. Mr. Srivastava advice the students to become proactive not only in the academics but also in the co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Overall, the guest session provided valuable insights pertaining to the requirements of corporate sector skills, along with the ways of developing them.

At last the session was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and given thanks with memento to our guest Mr. Akarshan Srivastava.

Dr. Anusha Agarwal, Chairperson – PGDM, Prof. Durba Roy, Chairperson – CRC, Head – Admissionsand faculty members inaugurated the event by Lamp-lighting.

On this occasion;

Ms. Deshona from PGDM (2024-26 Batch) performed the Classical dance,

Ms. Sakshi & group from PGDM (2024-26 Batch) performed the group Dance,

Mr. Rahul & Mr. Harshfrom PGDM (2024-26 Batch)recited their written poems,

Mr. Raushan from PGDM (2024-26 Batch)gave a speech,

Mr. Vishwajeet & Mr. Zeeshan from PGDM (2024-26 Batch) sang Bollywood songs.

To make the event memorable & enjoyable students arranged games; Passing the ball and identify the movie by scenes for the faculty members. All the faculty members participated in games and winners faculty members were rewarded with chocolates& gifts.

The event was concluded with a cake cutting ceremony by all the faculty members.   Mr. Shivam, Mr. Ujjwal, Mr. Ravi& Ms. Akriti from PGDM (2024-26 Batch) hosted the event.

The Program initiated under the gracious presence Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Director, I.T.S School of Management, Dr. Anusha Agarwal, PGDM Chairperson, Faculty members and students of PGDM Program.

Event commenced with the auspicious lamp lighting ceremony seeking blessings from Maa Saraswati. Dr. Ajay Kumar, in his address to the students, discussed the importance of team work and collective efforts to achieve success in professional life. Dr. Ajay motivated the students to participate in cultural and academic activities for their holistic development. The event exhibited wonderful performances including group dance, poetries, solo singing, poem recitation and solo dance which left the audience mesmerized.

The rigorous process was adopted to select Mr.& Ms. Fresher and other titles from the nominees including introduction round, talent hunt round and question round. Towards the end, the jury members announced the names of Mr. & Ms. Fresher 2024 as Md. Zeeshaan and Ms. Sarvagya Goel from PGDM 2024-26 Batch were crowned Mr. Fresher and Ms. Fresher respectively. Mr. Harsh Sharma and Ms. Vairabi Das were declared as ‘Best Smile’ title winners. Mr. Ayush Jaiswal and Ms. Nandini Tyagi won the title ‘Fresh Face’ and Mr. Prince Raghav and Ms. Deshona Roy were judged as the winners of ‘Best Costume’ title in male and female categories respectively. 

Director-Dr. Ajay Kumar along with the jury members presented the awards to all the winners. This was followed by a sumptuous feast.

The session began with Mr. Arunodaya Bajpai, Head of the Incubator Investment Committee at IIML EIC, who introduced us to various initiatives undertaken by the organization to motivate and fund startups. He emphasized the importance of Innovation and Incubation Centers (IIC), which are crucial for entrepreneurs, particularly those in the early stages of their ventures. These incubation centers are specifically designed to nurture and support startups, providing them with the necessary resources and services to build their confidence and refine their ideas. Mr. Bajpai highlighted how these centers play a pivotal role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering startups the tools and opportunities needed to develop, scale, and succeed in competitive markets.

Following this, Ms. Pooja Pandey conducted a session where she explained the basic concepts of Entrepreneurship, including the idea of unicorn startups. She engaged the students in a small exercise to identify the key characteristics of an entrepreneur. This interactive approach helped students gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in the entrepreneurial world.

The next session was led by Mr. Nitin Malhotra, Founder & CEO at NAPTAPGO, who shared insights on how to tackle the first-hand challenges faced by entrepreneurs. His practical advice provided students with valuable strategies for overcoming obstacles in their entrepreneurial journeys.

The event concluded with tea and refreshments, marking the end of a productive and enlightening session.

The distinguished resource person was Mr. Sashikant Panda,Chief Compliance Officer & Principal Officer, India Post Payments Bank. The inaugural session commenced with honoring the guest, Mr. Sashikant Panda, with the plant sapling by the Director, Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar.

Mr. Sashikant Panda discussed about the various method of financial inclusion and also briefly explained about the fintech industry. He explained how financial inclusion schemes introduced in India like: - PMJDY, APY, PMKVY, Stand- up India and many more…

The speaker also highlighted the impact of demonetisation on financial inclusion. As we shifted from Cash economy to digital economy. He explained briefly that a few latest fintech options that are used by individuals inculcate crowdfunding, Digital payments, and electronic wallets.

In his session he explained three major areas that play crucial role in the developing economic stability & growth prospects specially countries like India. These 3 financial strategies are completely based on:

·         Financial Stability

·         Financial Literacy

·         Financial Inclusion

Mr. Panda provided a comprehensive overview of how fintech is reshaping financial inclusion in India. The talk highlighted the transformative potential of financial technology in addressing existing gaps in access and affordability of financial services. While challenges remain, the ongoing innovation and supportive regulatory environment are paving the way for a more inclusive financial ecosystem.

At last the session was concluded by the valuable word of thanks of Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar who also expressed his opinion on the various aspects of the topic and given thanks with memento to our guest Mr.  Sashikant Panda.

The session commenced with honoring the guest Mr. Arpan Seth with the plant sapling by the Director Dr. Ajay Kumar. Mr.Seth started the session by asking the students about their dreams and understanding their career aspirations. He discussed about in two years how students can add value in their personality and face challenges in corporate sector. He also gave insights into the skills required in Profile designing, Career growth, learning hard skills and soft skills to work in the competitive global market. He discussed with the students about the Economy of U.A.E and the various career opportunities for different businesses in U.A.E

Some of the Key Learning from the talk:

·            The importance of improving soft skills.

·            The effectiveness of being humble and knowledgeable.

·            The value of utilizing time.

·            The significance of continuous learning new things which is relevant today and unlearning old things.

·            Focusing on process rather than results.

·            The impact of whole curriculum activities rather than a single skill work.

Overall, the guest talk provided valuable insights for thriving in the global marketplace, emphasizing the need for improving communication skills and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations.

In the end, Dr. Ajay Kumar presented the I.T.S. memento to Mr. Arpan Seth as a token of gratitude and remembrance.