The Indian Institute of Management, Shillong hosted the commencement ceremony for 309 post-graduate programme (PGP) in management (2022–24), five Ph.D., and 11 Ph.D. working professionals were honoured during the interim session.
The interim session is the first physical-mode event after the lockdown.
Chairman of BW Business World and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Anurag Batra attended the ceremony as the chief guest. During his address, Batra made an insightful and engaging speech while addressing the students about pursuing entrepreneurship by sharing their previous academic and professional experiences.
He emphasised the value of time in life and said, “Time is our most potent weapon.” He spoke about the difficulties and secrets of success in the business world and wished students luck and to make the most of their life.
Former IIM, Shillong Director, Ashoke K Dutta explained the importance of clinical research in his speech to the graduates. He guided the graduates on how to start with a company, be lifelong learners, astute observers, and passionate about solving societal challenges sharing his personal experiences while arguing that everyone must follow the rules and that one should never defy the law. He asserts that those who can manage with inclusivity and sustainability are the ones who will own the future and urged them to use the resources at hand in a productive way.
Director, IIM Shillong Prof D P Goyal welcomed the new participants and hopeful that they will put efforts to address issues of the society. The institute aims to become a worldwide renowned academic institution that fosters excellence in management, innovation, and entrepreneurship for business, government and society, he said.
