Maj. Gen. Pramod Saighal (Retd.) - Defence Expert

Maj. Gen. Dilawar Singh (Retd.) - Independent Director, TNI Group International

Mr. Amitava Sinha – Ex-Vice President HR, Admin & Ops, Business Standard

Ms. Shailza Taneja - Founder Director, Creative Expression

The event commenced with the traditional lamp lighting, symbolizing the start of a journey toward knowledge and enlightenment followed by a welcome address by Dr. V.N. Bajpai, Director of the Institute. He emphasised on the significance of setting clear goals and passionately working to excel throughout their MBA journey. Dr. Uma Gulati provided an overview of the orientation program, outlining the schedule and setting clear expectations for the students.

Mr. Surendra Sood, Director –PR, I.T.S The Education Group focused on the process of learning, underlining and the importance of managing both knowledge & people effectively. Maj. Gen. Dilawar Singh (Retd.) captivated the audience with his insights on mental preparedness, drawing on anecdotes from the epic Mahabharata. He shared the story of Barbarik and Lord Krishna, illustrating the importance of continuous knowledge and skill upgrades. He urged the students to remain relevant by honing their behavioural and technical skills. Ms. Shailza Taneja spoke passionately about harnessing youth energy and maintaining a positive attitude in life. She encouraged the students to channelize their energy productively, fostering both personal and professional growth. Mr. Amitava Sinha highlighted the importance of teamwork, advocating for a “we, not I” approach. Maj. Gen. Pramod Saighal (Retd.) inspired students with his recounting of India’s rise to a prominent global position. He urged them to stay agile, creative, and innovative, sharing personal stories from his career in the Indian Army.

It was truly a resounding beginning of “Aarambh-2024” for the newly joined students towards an exciting and transformative journey that will shape their future as competent business professionals in the days to come.