IIM Visakhapatnam commemorates the birth anniversary of Late. Ms Vani Row - 06.08.2023
The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) paid tribute to the late Ms. Vani Row, daughter of the distinguished Scientist and Philanthropist Dr. B. R. L. Row, on her birth anniversary. Ms. Vani was a prominent consultant and investment banker known globally for her achievements. The Vani Row Memorial address took place at the permanent campus of IIMV. Ms. Vani Row, an alumna of IIM Ahmedabad, made a significant impact as a successful consultant and investment banker in India and the USA before her untimely demise. In honor of his daughter, Dr. B. R. L. Row generously donated INR 2 Crore to IIMV to establish an incubation center for budding entrepreneurs. The event was attended by faculty, staff, and students.
Dr. Nalini Guhesh, IIMB Alumna, delivered the Vani Row Memorial lecture, sharing her anecdotes and experience from the workplace; she emphasized the importance of continuous learning and building a team with effective communication skills. She added that apart from your core skill, one should learn extra expertise in an area where you struggle so that it might be beneficial with respect to future challenges at the workplace. She emphasized the significance of raising daughters as role models for society.
In his address, Dr. B. R. L. Row expressed delight in hearing accolades about his daughter shared by the Vani Row Gold Medal recipients. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring that students, particularly women, access quality education. He highlighted the challenges of women's representation in educational institutions and the persisting obstacles due to social conditions and family concern which needs to be overcome.
During his welcome speech, Prof. M.V. Anuradha (Dean Administration) expressed gratitude towards Dr. B.R.L Row and his commitment to encouraging women's academic participation. She added that the institute is looking forward to the incubation center named after Ms. Vani Row, which in the future will be a source that provides support functions, mentorship, and resources to future entrepreneurs.
During his speech, Dr. M. Chandrasekhar, Director of IIM Visakhapatnam, highlighted Ms. Vani's remarkable accomplishments, underscoring her influence as a role model for future generations. He thanked Dr. B. R. L. Row for continuously supporting and gracing the event each year with his valuable presence. He urged all the students at the event to take up learning and co-curricular activities in the institute for overall holistic development.
During the event, Divya Yadav, Pallavi Bansal, and Prapti Alok, the Vani Row Gold medal recipients, shared their perspectives on being a medallist of the prestigious award. All of them expressed gratitude towards Dr. B.R.L Row and his commitment. They added that this award is a source of inspiration and needs to be carried out as a legacy.
At last, Prof. Shivshanker Singh Patel, Coordinator (Academics & Research), expressed his gratitude to the dignitaries and faculty members for attending the event.
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