Inauguration of Sahyadri Student Council by Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka
Sahyadri Student Council was inaugurated with great pomp and pride in the presence of Chief Guest Shri. Basavaraj Rayareddi, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, Guests of Honour Shri. B. A Mohiuddin Bava, Member of Legislative Assembly, Mangaluru City North, Shri. Aditya Gupta, CEO, India Didactics Association and Dr. Byrappa, Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University. Sahyadri Student Council is initiated by the students and for the students. Dr. Umesh M Bhushi, Principal, welcomed the gathering and highlighted how Sahyadri stands out in providing opportunities to students to enhance their employment. He also mentioned that Sahyadri gives encouragement and nurtures Leadership and the Chief Guest for the day is the role model for leadership. Dr. Umesh M Bhushi urged the student council to be empathetic, modest and be grounded in leadership positions.
Prof. S S. Balakrishna, Vice-Principal invited the student council members onto the dais. These were honoured by the Chief Guest. The Student Council was inaugurated by lighting the lamp and Mr. Nagaraj, Council Member of MBA, administered the Oath.
Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation in his Presidential Remarks mentioned that Sahyadri focuses on developing leadership quality among students together with academics. He highlighted that student’s walk-in to Sahyadri with an IDEA, get an exposure to identify social problems with the help of faculty team, Develop the concept, Convert them as a project and finally walk out of Sahyadri with a Product. He re-iterated the Vision of Sahyadri that it makes students not Job seekers but Job Creators. He shared an anecdote to prove that Sahyadri is unique and that it has not only grown in Quantity since its inception but also in Quality. He invited each and every individual to be a stake holder of Sahyadri by contributing their time to this institution. He concluded his speech by stimulating the student council to Live like a Leader at Sahyadri and carry it throughout the life.
Shri. Aditya Gupta mentioned that the role of a teacher is now changing to be a guide and hence the students should lead themselves. He appreciated the positive vibe he gets when he visits Sahyadri. He also emphasized that entrepreneurs are not born but created, hence he wished students to be successful entrepreneurs and contribute to the society.
Shri. Mohiuddin Bava appreciated the Quality of education provided in India that has developed the nation and also congratulated Mr. Manjunath Bhandary for leading such a Quality Institution in Karnataka. He also appreciated the achievements of Sahyadri and its contribution to Research.
Shri. Basavaraj Rayareddi emphasized that with the advancement in technology it is imperative to have an Engineering and MBA college like Sahyadri. Our Engineers are moving abroad in search of jobs and the Government is not alone responsible for providing employment opportunities but each student should join hands for employment. Shri. Basavaraj Rayareddi awakened the gathering by quoting how China is moving rapidly on GDP, hence Engineers and MBAs should contribute to India’s GDP as well.
MBA Industry Exposure visit
As a part of Industry-Academia interaction, students of first year and two faculty members of Department of Business Administration visited ‘Friends Plywood Industries’, Baikampady. Mr. Pavananjay N, General Manager of Friends Plywood Industries briefed the students regarding the various functions, processes and policies of the company. Students visited four units of the firm and had an opportunity to practically view the entire process and the final product produced by the manufacturing unit. Students enthusiastically asked several queries relating to Production, Finance, Marketing and HR functions to the workers on the job. All queries were answered and Mr. Pavananjay N enlightened the students on the realities of plywood industry.
Feedback from Buzz Readers
"Congratulations to the MCA toppers and also the MCA faculty."
- Dr. Rathishchandra R Gatti, Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Quote for the day
"Never stop fighting until you arrive at your destined place - that is, the unique you. Have an aim in life, continuously acquire knowledge, work hard, and have perseverance to realise the great life.”
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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