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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The team also had the privilege of interacting
with Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary (Higher

Education), GoI, and gained valuable insights
during the discussions. Organised under the aegis
of the Department of Higher Education, GoI, the
conclave featured enriching panel discussions,
workshops, and exhibitions, focusing on fostering
positive mental health, leveraging technology, and

sharing best practices.

International Immersion program for Executive PhD scholars

16-24 NOVEMBER

Executive PhD scholars from the Indian Institute
of Management Visakhapatnam are participated
in a transformative campus immersion at the
University of Agder (UiA), Norway, guided by IIM
Visakhapatnam Executive PhD Chair, Prof. Amit
Shankar. Taking place in their second term, this
immersion involves 13 scholars engaging in an

international learning experience as part of their
part-time program, reflecting IIM Visakhapatnam’s
emphasis on global perspectives and leadership
excellence.

National Library Week Celebrations

18 - 22ND NOVEMBER

The inauguration of National Library Week and the transformative impact it has had on
celebrations at IIMV took place on Nov 18th, 2024. libraries across India. She highlighted the key
The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp features of DELNET, such as its digital resources,
by Dr. Sangeetha Kaul, the Director of DELNET online databases, and inter-library loan services,

(Developing Library Network), who graced the which have revolutionized how libraries operate
occasion as the chief guest. This traditional gesture and collaborate. Dr. Kaul stressed the importance
symbolized the beginning of the celebrations, of libraries as not just repositories of books,
marking an important day for the promotion of but as dynamic centers for learning, research,
libraries and their vital role in society. and community engagement. As part of the
National Library Week celebrations, the IIMV
Dr. Sangeetha Kaul has delivered a speech to our
community on DELNET’s mission, objectives, and Library team undertook a meaningful outreach

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