Total 20 teams competed in the Competition. The event was Judged By Prof.Yachna Malhotra & Dr. Richa Narayan Agarwal. Among the participants Ms. Skand won the first prize, Ms. Vanshika Rana & Ms. Shalvi Solanki won the second prize and Ms. Surbhi Mishra won the third prize. Whereas Ms. Bhavya Jain, Mr. Ranajit Bhattacharya, Ms. Archana & Mr. Utkarsh won the consolation prizes.

All the Winners were awarded with Trophiesby Dr.Ajay Kumar, Director- I.T.S School of Management. Dr. Ajay kumar appreciated the efforts made by Cultural Club members and congratulated all the participants for taking part in such a creative activity. He said that such activities give a chance to take a creative & joyful break from highly stressed & studious life as well as provide a platform to those students are good in arts.

During the prize distribution ceremony newly selected position holders of the club - Mr. Gaurav as President, Ms. Kanak as Vice-President, Mr. Utkarsh as Secretary, Ms. Neha as Treasurer, Ms. Yukta as Social Media Head were awarded with mementoes as token of appreciation.

Event was successfully organized by the members of Cultural club; Ajitesh, Deshona, Ayush, Shivam, Aman,Navnitika, Arundhati, Sakshi, Pranshu, James, Akriti, Anam, Ragini, Vairabiunder the guidance of their senior members of Cultural club – Mr. Gaurav, Ms. Kanak, Mr. Utkarsh, Ms. Neha, Mr. Adarsh and Faculty Coordinator Prof. Ashutosh Sharma.

The session was conducted by Ms. Shalini Jauhari. The session started with an interesting question about How Employee Engagement, Training and Development is important in an organization. The speaker wanted to know everyone's different views. The speaker made the idea of Employee Engagement easy to understand, talking about how small actions and being aware of our choices can have a big impact.

Examples were given, like being mindful of how we open a milk packet and not wasting water. These small changes can contribute to sustainability. The speaker stressed how important it is to give back to the Earth since we rely on it for everything. They also talked about the need to avoid biases for a more open way of living.

Ms Jauhari also threw light on the practices adopted by MG motor to have inclusive and diverse culture . She also talked about all the initiatives to make MG India one of the most successful company in Automobile sector .

She also talked about the employee experiences related to organization and work level . She also emphasized on the importance of belief system and training for the importance of career progression of the employees.  She explained why employee engagement starts from recruitment , on boarding and continues with training and development .

A key point was made about how resistance and sticking to familiar actions can limit progress. The speaker urged everyone to break free from these limitations for a more sustainable future.

It was a successful lecture having a lot of learning.

The Winter Carnival featured three events:

HR Arcade: This included stalls set up by children on the theme of HR/Organizational Behavior (OB).

HR Challenges: A competition with three levels of challenges.

Social Media Event - HR Meme Fest: Participants created memes related to HR and engagement, and winners were selected based on these creations.

The judging panel comprisedDr.Divya Sharma and Mr. Ashutosh Sharma for the Winter Carnival.Teams were evaluated on Coordination, communication, concept and presentation.

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Director of ITS School of Management, PGP Chairperson Dr. Anusha Agarwal,Dr. Divya Sharma, Mr. Ashutosh Sharma, along with the Club Coordinator Dr. Richa N.Agarwal,  presented the appreciation certificates and trophies to the winners. Certificates of participation were also distributed to all the participating teams.

The HR Arcade had a judging theme of "Most Earned Revenue." The winners were Global Grab, represented by Unnati Goyal and Shivam. The second award was for Best Presentation, won by Kismat Ka Khel, with members Ashutosh Kohli and Sanjeet.

In the HR Challenges, there were three levels, with judging criteria based on time management, coordination, creativity, problem-solving, knowledge, and communication.

The 1st place winners were Bhavya Jain, Ram Sharma, and Anmol Jain.

·         The 2nd place winners were Pooja Mandal, Shreyansh, and Vishal Tiwari, while the 3rd place winners were Harsh Chaturvedi, Adity Kumari, and Jaya Kumari.

A Special Award, chosen by the judges, was presented to Swapnil Srivastava, Abhishek Yadav and Anshu.

The Social Media Event was judged on engagement, with Bhavya Jain winning 1st place, and Swapnil Srivastava securing 2nd place.

The Winter Carnival events successfully provided a platform for participants to enhance their practical understanding of HR concepts, develop critical soft skills, and showcase creativity. These activities bridged theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, fostering innovation, teamwork, and digital fluency. The events not only engaged participants but also encouraged them to think outside the box, preparing them for future challenges in both professional and creative domains.

at ITC Welcome Hotel, Dwarika, New Delhi. Conclave was organized by WEGROW Pvt.Ltd. Conclave was graced by the presence of Vice Chancellors, Directors, Head of the Departments, Intellectuals & Researchers from various renowned Universities & Institutions like; UPTU, VIT University, Banaras Hindu University, AMITY University, SRIMT University, DU, Haryana University &AICTE Affiliated Institutes. From I.T.S School of Management, Ghaziabad Dr. Kamal Singh & Prof. Ashutosh Sharma participated in the conclave. During the conclave Researchers shared their experiences about research & patents. The main objective of the conclave was to encourage the researchers to do significant research, which can be fruitful for the nation as well as for the whole world. The Conclave provided a great learning experience and networking opportunities for faculty members.

In his address, Dr Bajpai highlighted the amalgamation of Talent, Technology and Tradition that has brought India among the front runners in this rapidly changing world of 21st century. He further added that India's rise to 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024 with leadership in software and IT services presents a promising future.

The conclave, titled "Navigating the Evolving Intellectual Property Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities for India in a Rapidly Changing World," brought together over 150 delegates from across India. Attendees represented both academic institutions and industry, creating a diverse environment for knowledge exchange. Throughout the event, participants shared their research findings, innovative developments, and professional experiences related to intellectual property.

This gathering provided an important platform for discussing India's position in the global intellectual property landscape and examining both the challenges and opportunities facing the nation in this rapidly evolving field. The strong attendance from both academia and industry demonstrated the growing importance of intellectual property issues in India's development.

The event started with the motivational address by the Director, Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar. He congratulated the students who secured 100 percent attendance in various subjects in the first and fourth trimester. He said that learning and enhancing employability skills is as important as attending the classes. PGDM Chairperson, Dr. AnushaAgarwal, PGDM Second year Coordinator, Prof Yachna Malhotra and PGDM First year Coordinator, Dr. Richa N Agarwal were also present along with the respective subject faculty to felicitate the students.

87 students of the first trimester and 25 students of fourth trimester were felicitated with a certificate and a motivational book for maintaining 100 percent attendance in various subjects. 8 students of PGDM (2024-26)Batch was  presented a special plaque for maintaining 100 percent attendance throughout the first trimester in all the subjects and one students of PGDM (2023-25)Batch was  presented a special plaque for maintaining 100 percent attendance throughout the fourth trimester in all the subjects . 

Overall Student Volunteers of the Startup Summit 2024 were also felicitated with certificates. All the students were very enthusiastic and motivated to be regular in classes and give their best.

All the students were congratulated on this achievement and advised them to carry forward this legacy.

This conclave  aimed to foster a robust dialogue among industry leaders, data scientists, technologists, and policymakers on the pivotal role of big data in shaping innovation, improving operational efficiency, and evolving business models. The discussions focused on practical applications in areas such as predictive analytics, customer insights, risk management, and real-time decision 10 Student of PGDM 2023-25 Batch attended the conclave.

The conclave featured a diverse panel of distinguished speakers from various industries. Their insights added depth to the understanding of big data's strategic applications and future trajectory.

·            Mr. Vinod Sood: Chairman, CII Regional Committee on Digital Transformation; Co-Founder & Managing Director, Hughes Systique
Topic: Leveraging digital transformation through data analytics

·            Mr. Sandeep Dutta: Chief Practice Officer, Fractal Analytics
Topic: Enhancing decision-making with advanced analytics

·            Mr. Romil Agarwal: Country Head & Regional VP, Tableau India, Salesforce
Topic: Visual analytics for actionable business intelligence

·            Mr. Noshin Kagalwalla: Managing Director, SaaS
Topic: Democratizing big data in business ecosystems

·            AVM Rajiva Ranjan VM: ACAS Ops (Space), Indian Air Force
Topic: Data's role in national defense and aerospace

·            Mr. Kunal Mathuria: Head, Data Analytics & AI Sales, Google Cloud India
Topic: Cloud-enabled AI-driven analytics

·            Mr. Anil Bhasin: Managing Director, Databricks
Topic: Real-time big data processing and integration

The discussions highlighted the untapped potential in fields like IoT analytics, sustainable data management, and ethical AI. This conclave underscored the transformative power of big data and emphasized the need for academic and industry collaboration to equip the next generation of data professionals with the skills to navigate this evolving landscape. 

The event provided networking opportunities and the opportunities to know about the corporate world. That extended beyond the academics for the budding managers.

Following activity was held: - Musical Chair, Plank, Badminton, Shuttle Run, Legged Race, Volleyball and Tug of War

The winners of different game’s related to management are:

·         Musical Chair (Adaptability) :

1st Position : Arti Kumari; 2nd Position: Kumari Khushi; 3rd Position: Shikha Sarawagi 

·                  Plank (Endurance and Strength)

1st Position : Anand Raj; 2nd Position: Sumit Kumar; 3rd Position: Suraj Kumar

·         Badminton-Girls (Decisional Making)

1st Position :Aaryavat Team; 2nd Position: VictoryVibesTeam; 3rd Position: VV Team

·         Badminton-Boys

1st Position : Mahadev Team; 2nd Position: Twin Titan Team; 3rd Position: Invisible Team

·         Shuttle Run-Boys(Goal Oriented Planning)

1st Position : Anand Raj; 2nd Position: Shreyansh; 3rd Position: Nadeem Alam

·         Shuttle Run- Girls

1st Position : Varabi Das; 2nd Position: Bhavya Jain; 3rd Position: Manisha

·         Legged Race Boys(Maintain the Balance)

1st Position : Raushan Kumar Team; 2nd Position: Abhyankar Kumar Mandal Team ; 3rd Position: Nirbhay RajTeam

·         Legged Race (Female)

1st Position : Jyoti Rani Team; 2nd Position: Pooja Mandal Team; 3rd Position: Vishakha Pal Team

·         Volleyball Boys

Winner : Team Work and Co-ordinator) Spike Squad Team

·         Tug of War Boys : Winner: Leadership and Motivation: Chatrapati Shivaji Team

·         Tug of War Girls :Winner:-Unstoppable Team

The numbers of activities were mood refreshing as students got some time to take break from studies and enjoy leisure time to explore their hidden capabilities. Student’s were involved in various physical exercises during the event, was well coordinated, and executed. Overall, the event was energizing and a learning experience where students were able to learn team work, coordination and leadership.

The lecture provided an insightful exploration and aimed to equip students with vital tools for navigating both their personal and professional lives. The session covered a range of technical skills, including emerging marketing trends, career path development, and overall personal growth. The Speaker has given emphasis on the new emerging trends in the dynamic condition and how effectively Omni Channel can be implemented and optimised well with Brand Loyalty , Predictive Analysis and also the value stick concept.

The speaker also highlighted about the concept of Customer Journey Mapping and the role that values play over the volume and the real life examples of Brand adopting those strategies.

The Session overall provided valuable insights about new marketing concepts, their in depth application and implementation in the real world which was very helpful for the future budding managers in their professional journey as students of PGDM.

This guest lecture has undoubtedly had a profound impact on all attendees, encouraging them to approach their personal and professional lives with a renewed sense of purpose, balance, and positivity.

The lecture, delivered by Mr. Narottam Sharma, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., provided students with valuable insights into the transformative power of digital technologies in reshaping traditional business models. The session was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Sunil Upadhyay.

Key Highlights of the Session

1.      Technological Advancements and Their Impact

Explored the rapid pace of technological advancements and their transformative impact on global business landscapes.

Highlighted how industries are being reshaped, redefining traditional operational frameworks.

2.      Interactive Exercise

Students participated in identifying logos of organizations that have successfully embraced digital transformation.

Discussed how these companies leveraged technology to gain and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

3.      Real-World Examples

DHL: Demonstrated its adoption of digitalization and innovations such as drone deliveries to enhance customer service.

Netflix: Showcased its evolution from a DVD rental service to a leading global streaming platform, driven by data strategies and AI-powered personalization.

Amazon: Highlighted its integration of automation and AI in logistics as a benchmark for digital innovation.

4.      Key Takeaways from the Discussion

Emphasized the importance of staying updated with emerging technologies.

Encouraged fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.

Stressed the necessity of continuously adapting business models to align with evolving market demands and customer expectations.