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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

she said “Drug addiction shouldn’t be treated as a
stigma, instead people should consult a health expert
and undergo counselling to get rid of it.” She spoke
about forms of tobacco consumption and what are the
steps to prevent it.
The purpose of this programme was to raise awareness
among students about substance abuse. With regard to

this, the Cultural Cluster Club held many competitions
in various categories including photography, extempore,
poster making, quiz, and poetry on the theme of
#SayNoToDrugs. Prof. Deepika Gupta, faculty of
Strategy, IIMV awarded certificates to the students

IIMV commemorates the birth anniversary of Late. Ms Vani Row

6 AUGUST
IIM Visakhapatnam observed the birthday of the Late. Ms. Vani Row, daughter of Dr. B. R. L. Row, a
distinguished Scientist and Philanthropist. She was a highly regarded consultant and investment banker. On

August 6, 2022, the Vani Row Memorial speech was delivered at IIMV’s permanent campus amphitheatre.
In his welcome address, Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director of IIMV, spoke about Ms. Vani’s life and
accomplishments as a global investment banker, and role model for future generations. He extended
gratitude to Dr. B. R. L. Row, who had stepped forth to grace the ceremony, and to Prof. Ligy Philip, who was

the event’s distinguished guest of honour.
In his remarks, Dr. B. R. L. Row expressed his happiness at
hearing accolades about his daughter. He expressed his

wish to ensure that all students, especially women, have
access to a decent education without having to worry
about the costs. He emphasised on the underrepresentation
of women in educational institutions, particularly in rural

regions, and how, despite government efforts, there are still
impediments in education and employment resulting from
societal circumstances.

Prof. Ligy Philip, Chair Professor of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras, and Dean (Planning), IIMV, delivered the
Vani Row Memorial lecture and spoke highly of Ms. Vani, mentioning how her family served as a pillar of
support for her accomplishments and how this serves as a model for parents who wish to raise their daughters

to play a significant role in society. She praised Ms. Vani’s administrative and leadership capabilities and
emphasised the need for more women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and management.
Through anecdotes from her professional career, she discussed how women leaders with the skills of empathy
and the ability to relate better with others are able to remove psychological barriers, facilitate increased
disclosure from the end user, and lead organisations to easily achieve sustainable development goals (SDG).

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