Dean-Branding & Promotion meets the Director of NISM, Mumbai to set up “Centre of Financial Studies” at the MBA Department

Mr. Guru Prasad Rao, Dean - Branding & Promotion visited National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), Mumbai, an educational institute promoted by Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). A meeting was arranged with Dr. M Thenmozi, Director of NISM and Prof. Sukumaran, Dean Academics and Financial Literacy Programmes of NISM.

The discussion has resulted in setting up of "Centre for Financial Studies" at the Dept. of Business Administration in Sahyadri Campus. NISM will launch several certification programmes on Stock Markets and on the current trending topics.

Mr. Rao also visited the Head Quarters of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), wherein a proposal will be submitted shortly to set up a SIDBI chair at the Dept. of Business Administration in Sahyadri Campus which will focus towards executing social projects and encouraging entrepreneurship among the rural youths in coordination with SIDBI.

The above projects will be executed under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA.

Day Two of Beach Cleaning Programme

During the Day Two of Beach Cleaning Programme in commemoration of World Environment Day, cleaning was carried out at Tannirbavi beach by Faculty from all departments along with Second year MBA students. The students from Vidyadhini Word Trend and Kavoor Govt School along with their teachers also participated in the programme. Programme started with Academic Administrative Officer, Ms. Shreelatha U.A. addressing the crowd about the importance of cleanliness and hygiene to be maintained at the beach. With all enthusiasm and self-motivation each and every individual involved themselves in cleaning activity.

Quote for the day

"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family."
- Kofi Annan