IIM Rohtak welcomes 15th MBA batch; comprises of 73% female students

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management Rohtak welcomed its 15th batch of the flagship Post-Graduate Programme (MBA). The batch includes students from 24 states and union territories, with a significant 73 percent female representation. It comprises graduates from diverse fields such as engineering, science, commerce, management, arts, law, design, architecture, pharmacy, and journalism.

According to IIM Rohtak, some of these students possess work experience from organizations such as Accenture, Bank of America, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte Consulting, Ernst and Young LLP, HCL Technologies, Infosys, KPMG, NatWest Group, Oracle Financial Services Software, PwC, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Samsung, TATA Steel Ltd., TCS, Wipro, among others. The batch also includes athletes who have excelled at the state level in sports like badminton, throwball, and basketball.

IIM Rohtak MBA Programme 2024: Induction ceremony held on June 29, 30

IIM Rohtak organized its induction ceremony on June 29 and 30, 2024, with guests such as Shatrujeet Kapur, DGP, Haryana, Nidhi Khare, secretary, ministry of consumer affairs, government of India; and Gen A K Singh (Retd), former governor of Andaman Nicobar Islands & Puducherry. Dheeraj Sharma chaired the event, extending a warm welcome to the dignitaries and new students.

Guests emphasize importance of education, networking, and innovation

Shatrujeet Kapur (IPS), DGP of Haryana, emphasized the transformative role of education and the importance of networking, advising students to set clear goals and excel in their fields while embracing diversity. Nidhi Khare (IAS), praised IIM Rohtak's leadership and urged students to innovate responsibly for sustainable growth, emphasizing the value of knowledge in driving transformative change beyond profitability. AK Singh (Retd), stressed on moral integrity, trust, and resilience, encouraging students to find purpose and contribute positively to society. Sharma, welcomed students, emphasizing the significance of peer engagement and personal growth through reflection and resource optimization.

Panels discuss on leadership strategies and personal growth

The first panel, comprising Navneet Bansal, Rucchika Garg, Poonam Barman, Ritesh Agarwal, and Manish Sharma, discussed strategies for young leaders' personal and professional development beyond formal education. They emphasized continuous self-leadership, teamwork, empathy, adaptability, and resilience, crucial in crisis management and navigating the corporate world. The distinction between leadership and management was highlighted, stressing the importance of clear objectives and learning from setbacks.

The second panel, featuring retired generals including Sanjeev Anand, Balbir Singh Sandhu, and Anil Kumar Shukla, focused on leadership lessons from the military. They underscored strategic leadership's essence—articulating a vision, motivating others, and fostering teamwork to achieve goals. The panel drew parallels between military and corporate leadership, advocating for values like loyalty, integrity, and resilience to drive success in corporate endeavors.