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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

International Women’s Day Celebrations at IIM Visakhapatnam

08 MAR
The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) marked International Women’s Day on March

8, 2024, at its permanent campus. Organized by the Vatsalya Team, IIMV’s social responsibility club, the
event featured a virtual talk by Ms. Uma Rao Ganduri, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Sekhmet
Pharmaventures. Prof. M. V. Anuradha, Dean Administration, and Ms. Anukta Mishra were also notable

contributors.
Ms. Ganduri emphasized gender equality, drawing from Indian wisdom and modern education, with
discussions highlighting inclusivity symbolized by Ardhanarishwara. Dr. Deepa Mohan, Counselor and ICC
Member, stressed daily celebration of Women’s Day, while Mr. Ramu Rayaprolu, Manager (Hospitality and
Facilities), praised women’s roles as protectors and multitaskers.

The celebration aimed to honor women’s achievements, promote gender equality, and foster community
unity. Activities included songs and heartfelt expressions of gratitude. Ms. Ardra S. Joy concluded with a vote
of thanks, highlighting IIMV’s commitment to empowering women through diverse responsibilities.

IIM Visakhapatnam Inaugurates the Centre for Responsible Management Education
28 MAR
IIMV marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Centre for Responsible Management

Education. The ceremony was graced by Ms. Ameeta Chatterjee, Managing Trustee of Ekam Foundation
Mumbai, along with Prof. Amit B Chakrabarti, Head of the Centre for Responsible Management Education
and Shri Prasad Dahapute, Founder & Managing Director of Varhad Capital Pvt Ltd. Their presence was
complemented by esteemed Prof. M Chandrasekhar, Director of IIMV.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prasad Dahapute suggested that the Centre should focus on creating
forward-looking policy recommendations to help the deprived sections of society. Ms. Ameeta Chatterjee
further added that the Centre should spearhead the education of responsible managers so that they become
conscious leaders and are climate-friendly and compassionate at the same time. Prof. Chandrasekhar

assured the gathering that the Centre will mainstream environmental, social, and governance decision-

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