Mumbai, 15 January 2023

 

One of the leading Agri-Business management institutes of the country, Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune under Ministry of Cooperation ,Government of India, hosted its 56th Foundation Day and 28th Batch Convocation Ceremony for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri Business & Management (2020-22) on Sunday, 15^th January, 2023, at 11.45 AM at Shivneri Auditorium of VAMNICOM, Pune

In the convocation, 85 students who passed out in 2022 were conferred the Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Agri Business & Management. Three meritorious students of the 28^th Batch have been handed over the PGDM-ABM diploma and awarded medals in person by Shri Gyanesh Kumar,   Secretary –Ministry of Cooperation, Govt of India

This PGDM-ABM is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India, and has been granted as equivalent to M.B.A. degree by Association of Indian Universities and accredited by National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi.   

Dr. Hema Yadav, Director VAMNICOM welcomed all the Guests, Parents, Faculty and Students who attended the Convocation Ceremony in campus and in online mode.  She highlighted the various activities that the students undertake during the two year of PGDM-ABM programme. 

Dr D. Ravi, Joint Programme Director, has facilitated the award ceremony.   Ms. Regati Susharmila was an overall topper in the 28th Batch and was awarded, Gold Medal. Ms. Tengley Sanjana won the Silver medal and Ms. Ipsita Mishra won the Bronze Medal sponsored by NCUI.  Ms. Bhanu was awarded the VAMNICOM meritorious scholarship. On this occasion, PGDM student directory was released as well as PGDM 30th year (Pearl Jubilee) celebration logo was unveiled.

Shri Gyanesh Kumar,  Secretary –Ministry of Cooperation, Govt of India, being the Chief Guest of the convocation ceremony, delivered his convocation address. During his address,  Chief Guest mentioned that the cooperative sector is one of the largest in the world and India. India has more than 8.5 lakh cooperative societies covering 29 crores of members. He shared the story of Mitali Ben from Gujarat to give insight into how cooperatives were making a difference in the livelihood of rural people.

Shri Ramesh Doraiswami MD, CEO of National Bulk Handling Corporation Pvt. Ltd., being the Guest of honor, delivered his address. During his address, he touched upon the three qualities to become an effective and good leader.  He shared that effective leaders have to understand and learn ground reality, follow the values, and have emotional intelligence.

Shri Arun Raste MD & CEO, National Commodity & Derivative Exchange Ltd., being the Guest of honor, delivered his address. During his address, he shared the top-performing cooperatives in India and their performance across the globe. He shared packing and supply chain management done by cooperative organization in India. In his, address he touched upon the strength of cooperatives to boost the economy of India. 

Shri Annop Kumar,  addl. Chief Secretary, Cooperation Govt. Of Maharashtra, being the Guest of honor, delivered his address. During his address, he appreciated the role of VAMNICOM in National cooperative policy formation. He touched upon the development of cooperatives in India and the principles of cooperative.

This occasion was graced by invitees from College of Agricultural Banking Reserve Bank of India, Registrar of Cooperatives, Sugar commissioner of Maharashtra, Regional Director of NCDC, Director of Kirloskar Institute of Management, CEO of Venkateshwara cooperative and Alumni of PGDM-ABM.

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Shri V Sudhir, Registrar, VAMNICOM, Pune where he expressed gratitude towards Shri Gyanesh Kumar, IAS –Hon’ble Secretary Hon’ble Governor, Guest of honor and Director, VAMNICOM for their kind presence and the attendees for adding grace to 56th Foundation Day & 28th Batch Convocation Ceremony by their presence. He also congratulated the students who were conferred Post Graduate Diploma and awards.

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(Source: Vamnicom) | PIB Mumbai | M.Iyengar

 

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