IIM Raipur awards degrees to 298 PGP graduates, 184 EPGP students

NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur awarded 298 graduates of PG programme and 184 of EPGP at its 13th annual convocation ceremony yesterday. Twenty-two exchange students, 11 fellows and graduates in the Executive Fellow Programme in Management graduates also received their degrees and medals.

A total of 124 alumni of the 2018-20 and 2019-21 batch received their degree online. GV Prasad, co-chairman and managing director of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Mahalakshmi Shanmugam was awarded the Chairperson’s Gold Medal for her exceptional performance in the PGP. Tanvi Bagora received the Director’s Gold Medal while Revant Madhur Agrawal received the PGP Chairperson’s medal and Arjun Vansil received the medal for best overall performance.

In the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP B2), Prachi Dikshit received the BOG Chairperson’s Gold Medal, Isha Bhatia received the Director’s Gold Medal and Nagesh Madhwal received the EPGP Chairperson’s gold medal for their scholastic performance.

IIM board of governor chairperson Puneet Dalmia congratulated the graduating batch and advised them to embrace lifelong learning. He further said, “Let the timeless Indian values be your guiding star, as you go through the ups and downs of life and navigate challenges to ultimately reach your goals. As you leave IIM Raipur and step into a world filled with opportunities, you carry with you not just a degree but a legacy of excellence. The knowledge you've gained here is a tool, not just for your personal success but for the larger good of society.”

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Encouraging the students, GV Prasad urged them to navigate challenges and make meaningful contributions to society, to actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change.

He said, “The management education prepares you for three aspects of your work life: It gives you a broad perspective, develops your analytical and critical thinking skills and prepares you to face your life. Pivotal moments lead to the discovery and shaping of purpose in our journey.”