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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Vani Row Memorial Lecture

06 AUGUST
The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam Dr. Alka Mittal, Member-Administration, Capacity
(IIMV) paid tribute to the late Ms. Vani Row, daughter Building Commission Government of India,

of the distinguished Scientist and Philanthropist Formerly: CMD & Director (HR), ONGC Ltd.;
Dr. B. R. L. Row, on her birth anniversary. Ms. Vani Chairperson, ONGC Group of Companies delivered
was a prominent consultant and investment banker the Vani Row Memorial lecture. Recipients of the
known globally for her achievements. The Vani Row prestigious Vani Row Memorial Gold Medal—Ms.
Memorial Address took place at the permanent Mansi Gupta (2020), Ms. Divya Gupta (2021), Ms.
campus of IIMV. Ms. Vani Row, an alumna of Pallavi Bansal (2022), Ms. Prapti Alok (2023), and
IIM Ahmedabad, made a significant impact as a Ms. Stuti Sanghi (2024)—shared their reflections
successful consultant and investment banker in India on the significance of being honoured with this

and the USA before her untimely demise. In honour award. Each spoke passionately about what it
of his daughter, Dr. B. R. L. Row generously donated means to be a Vani Row Memorial Gold Medallist,
INR 2 crore to IIMV to establish an incubation centre emphasizing the personal and professional impact
for budding entrepreneurs. The event was attended the recognition has had on their journey.
by faculty, staff, and students.

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