Two-Day Workshop on Classroom to Boardroom for M.Tech Civil Engine fering
16-Feb-2017
Day One of the workshop started with the Inaugural Ceremony and Dr.
Vishal Samartha, Director, Department of Business Administration was the
chief guest. In her inaugural address, she stressed on how one should
make the best use of the opportunities and resources available to emerge
successful in all the endeavors. She also highlighted the importance of
inculcating optimistic attitude throughout one’s career in order to
pave a path leading to success. She also congratulated the Civil
Engineering Department for organizing the workshop so as to enhance the
entrepreneurial skills of postgraduate students. Mr. Pramod Mishra,
Chief Safety Officer, MRPL was the Guest of Honour & Dr. Umesh M
Bhushi, Principal presided over the function. Prof. Umesh S S, HoD (PG),
Department of Civil Engineering briefed about the workshop highlights
to the gathering.
This was followed by a session on 'Safety in Construction' by Mr. Pramod
Mishra, Chief Safety Officer, MRPL. In this session the students were
briefed about the importance of safety norms that has to be strictly
followed in a construction process. He also stressed on the importance
of safety management in the efficient execution of a construction
project.
The second session was on 'Entrepreneurial Skills' which was delivered
by Dr. Umesh M Bhushi, Principal. In this session, gists of
entrepreneurial aspects were highlighted. Students were also briefed on
how one should trigger their entrepreneurial traits and emerge
successful.
The third session was on 'Financial Support Schemes' which was delivered
by Mr. Reese Mathews, Chief Manager and Mr. Ravi Kumar, Manager, Canara
Bank, Mangaluru. This session dealt with the various financial support
schemes rendered by the financial institutions to the entrepreneurs
aiding their startups.
The fourth session was on 'Opportunities for Consultancy Services' by Dr. Premanand Shenoy, Department of Civil Engineering.
