2 May 2023

Himalayan School of Management Studies conducted the 4th Management Conclave 'Manthan 2023' on April 28, 2023, on the theme "Sustainable Business: People, Planet, and Profit" with the goal of raising awareness about India's G-20 presidency. The Conclave brought together industry leaders, practitioners, and academics for thought-provoking conversations on the subject. The predecessor to the conclave was a student led event “Biz Vista” organized on April 27th.

The conclave aimed to celebrate, promote, and learn from great business leaders and their initiatives, as well as to establish a venue for the exchange of ideas, challenges, and solutions among the speakers and participants through the conclave's numerous interactive sessions

Dr. Vickram Sahai, Principal, Himalayan School of Management Science and Co-Patron of the conclave set the pace of the event by sharing that keeping in view of the theme of G20 and India’s role in it, the college celebrated two days’ event as a student driven activity. Day 1 of the event saw many creative reflections by the students of Management Science as well as over 80 students from other schools.  The conclave was held with an objective to engage it as a platform to see what the generation of today wishes to see for the future of planet.

Dr. Vickram Sahai, Principal, Himalayan School of Management Science and Co-Patron of the conclave set the pace of the event by sharing that keeping in view of the theme of G20 and India’s role in it, the college celebrated two days’ event as a student driven activity. Day 1 of the event saw many creative reflections by the students of Management Science as well as over 80 students from other schools.  The conclave was held with an objective to engage it as a platform to see what the generation of today wishes to see for the future of planet.

 

Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Swami Rama University and Patron of the Conclave, shared that it’s a generational responsibility to cultivate aspects that are people oriented and their welfare, which sustain the planet. The panel discussion will provide practical insights to the students.

Inaugural Address was given by Dr. S. Farooq, President, The Himalaya Drug Company. He mentioned that the humanity in people will survive as long as people will live. The planet needs to be conserved. We need to practice ethics in profits and promote sustainability. We should be together for the humanity.

Dr. Anil Joshi, Founder, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization (HESCO) virtually shared a message for students for ensuring effective management that connects with people and ensures sustainability of the planet.

The conference featured five panellists – Mr. Andrew Street (HR Consultant, Rubico Tech) emphasised the importance of developing a bond within the work environment to allow the people engaged perform effectively.