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10th International HR Conference

SDMIMD organized its 10th International HR Conference on “HR for Business Excellence” on 15th and 16th December 2022.  The conference was inaugurated on 15th December 2022 at 9:30 am by Dr. N R Parasuraman, Director of SDMIMD, and the conference Chair Dr. Mousumi Sengupta. In his inaugural address, Dr N R Parasuraman discussed about the importance of HR Leadership in an organization, and how HR plays a role as a key management factor. Dr. Mousumi emphasized on the role of HR in inculcating positive mindset amongst employees.  The Conference Proceeding CD was also released by Dr. Parasuraman. 
 
The keynote speaker Mr. K R Sekar, Partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, explained about the evolving role of a CHRO of a company, who needed to nurture the human capital of a company, for sustaining the strategic advantage.  He also mentioned that in the post-covid era, both physical and mental health of the employees are to be looked after, by the companies. Mr. Jagan Karthick, Program Lead at DERBI Foundation and Mr. Abrar, Incubation Manager at DERBI Foundation, were the speakers for another session of the day. The speakers emphasized on HR Challenges faced by today’s start-ups. It was discussed that involvement of HR as a strategic partner is crucial for any company’s growth.  There were paper presentations tracks in the morning and the afternoon. The day was concluded with commendable cultural performances organized by Kalanubhav Committee of SDMIMD. 
 
The following day began at 10:00am with papers presentations, followed by the distinguished lecture by Mr Venkatanarayanan, President - HR & CHRO, Rane Group. The speaker emphasized about the necessity for more responsible HRM Department and employee-friendly policies at workplace. The Valedictory address was delivered by Dr. Augustus Azariah, Employee & Labor Relations Leader, Kyndryl, Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa Region. He focused on the HR’s duty of care for the employees and a need for the total inclusive work environment. Dr. S. N. Prasad, Deputy-Director, SDMIMD, discussed the necessity of the progressive HRM for an organization, during the session.  
 
The conference was organized under the aegis of BCIC - SDMIMD Centre for Management Excellence. More than 100 participants from all over the country, along with the faculty members, staff and students of SDMIMD, took part in the conference. 

Visit to NSE Mumbai by PGDM Students

NCCMP (NSE Certified Capital Market Professional) students of II-year PGDM 2021-23 visited NSE Mumbai for a workshop on ‘Capital Markets’ on December 16, 2022. The training and certification were part of the MoU signed between SDMIMD and NSE. The workshop focussed on trading and settlement of transactions in a stock exchange, cyber security issues relating to the functioning of NSE, developments in capital markets in terms of new products and instruments and how NSE has embraced IT in managing stock exchange operations. The trainers were drawn from both NSE and other stock broking firms. Dr.M.Sriram, Associate Professor-Finance, SDMIMD accompanied the students to Mumbai as part of the workshop.

HR Dasara 2022

‘To equip the society to the changing world the practices and approach should be relooked. Mysore palace trained the army with updated skill sets to fight against the physical war. Now to equip the society to face the war in the Cyber World, we have established Centre of Excellence in Cyber-verse in Mysore, aimed to create a sustainable and growth-driving ecosystem, wherein the initiative is aimed towards protecting the digital economy of India and elevating India as a world leader in Cybersecurity skill development, capacity building, and R&D’ thus said Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Custodian of the Royal House of Mysore, during HR Dasara 2022, held at SDMIMD Mysore, organized by Edin Synergy and SDMIMD as part of the culminating every of Navami – the 9 events of HR Dasara. 
 
Speaking on the sustainability, Shri Wadiyar said ‘when we have used the resources from the mother earth to fulfill our requirements. It is our responsibility to fill it back twice what we have taken for the prosperity of our future generation, this is sustainability’. Shri. Wadiyar recalled the contribution of Mysore Kings for the Industrial Development and Education in the state with anecdotes establishment of HAL, University of Mysore, focused on skill Development of HR of the State and the sustainability practices. 
 
Dr. S. N. Prasad, recalled how the sustainability aspects was adopted and practiced from past several years in Shivanasamudra Hydro Power Project which is one of the Non – Government Institution during British Raj initiated and established by the Wadiyars of Mysore.
 
Mr Goutham B M, Head HR, Radico Khaitan, Mysuru and President, Mysore HR Forum, welcomed and presented the Navamai – 9 Events of the HR Dasara 2022 to the gathering. 
 
The event witnessed the participation from HR Professionals, HR practitioners, Management students and entrepreneurs. The packed sessions with panel discussion, invited talks, awards to the best practices of presented during the HR & CSR Conclave, cultural, marked the celebration of HR Dasara 2022 and beginning of HR Dasara 2023. 

CSR Excellence Award 2022

SDMIMD bags CSR Excellence Awards 2022 in the HR & CSR Conclave 2022, organized by the Edin Group and Colortone Textiles as part of the HR Dasara 2022 held on December 5, 2022. The journey of SDMIMD from Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) was presented by the PGDM 2022-24 Batch students Ms Umasaikiran Minnakuri, Mr Rajat Shaha, and Mr Bethe Jayaprakash Naidu under the guidance of Dr Sunil MV and Dr Mousumi Sengupta. The presentation encompassed the timeline of SDMIMD initiatives from the integration of “The Philosophy of Dharma” from the parent organization to the recent adoption of Environment, Social, and Governance.
 
(ESG). The CSR Excellence Award 2022 in the Education and Social Welfare category is given to SDMIMD in appreciation for its efforts to give back to society.

7th International Economics Conference 2022

     
SDMIMD, in association with the Bangalore Chambers of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), organised the 7th International Economics Conference (IEC) on the theme - Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Emerging Trends on November 24 & 25, 2022. The 7th edition of the IEC was inaugurated by Mr P.G. Yogindra, Former Executive Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). Mr Yogindra, during his inaugural address, said, ‘economic growth and sustainable development needs to be balanced, and each economic activity must focus on three dimensions of sustainability – economic, social and environmental’. The guest released an electronic version of the Conference Proceeding as a CD during the inaugural event. 
 
The two-day conference deliberated the emerging economic growth and sustainable development issues from various dimensions. 
 
The conference had an overwhelming response as more than 140 delegates from different parts of the country participated in the conference. More than 100 research papers/case studies were presented and deliberated across two days. The conference was attended by academicians, research scholars, and corporate executives.  
 
Earlier, Dr B. Venkatraja, the Chairperson of IEC, welcomed the gathering and presented the conference's theme. Dr N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, in his address, focused on the importance of the theme and the need for Industry-Academia deliberation. 

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Career360 B School Survey 2023

 
In the recently released Career360 B School Survey 2023, SDMIMD secured 21st among 55 Best B Schools in India (Private); Ranked among the top 10 in the Category – Best in Living and Learning – Private & Ranked 3rd with AAAA+ rating in Karnataka.

Business World B-School Survey 2022

In the recently released Business World B-School Survey 2022, SDMIMD secured 26th place among the Top B-Schools in India concerning the private B-School category. The institute has tied for 45th among 183 Top B – Schools in the overall ranking

International Accreditation Leadership Award 2022

Dr N.R. Parasuraman, Director, SDMIMD, was selected as the first awardee for the Olin Oedokoven International Accreditation Leadership Award instituted jointly by SEAA Trust and Peregrine. The Award recognizes the Indian Accreditation leader who has led more than one International Accreditation at their campus and has consistently displayed a passion for bringing in Global Benchmarks of Quality in Business Education.

[Award Page: https://www.seaaservices.org/globalaccreditationaward