Ninth Annual Convocation Held at IIM Kozhikode

Ninth Annual Convocation Held at IIM Kozhikode

Shri Hari Shankar Singhania, a Padma Bhushan Awardee, addressed the graduating students and exhorted them to be the change agents of the society, stating that they have to go out and change the mindsets of the people and instill in them confidence to dream big.

"Nobody gets a clean slate," he said, asking the students not to wait for an optimum opportunity to leave their mark. Cautioning them to always stick to their values, he said that Integrity, including Intellectual Honesty was the key to reach the top. He concluded his address by praising the parents for the support that they had lent over the years and hoped that the efforts of the graduating batch were a source of pride for them.

After the ceremony, a visibly moved Jaidev thanked the faculty for their excellent guidance and motivation. Looking back on his two years here, he said, "We learn as much from our classmates as from the books." Dr. Rajpal's breadth of experience as a medical professional and civil servant secured him a higher designation than that offered by McKinsey & Co. at other campuses.

IIMK Students' Procession on the Occassion of Annual Convocation

The joint gold-medallist for all-round performance, Gaurav Sharma, said that it was hardly surprising that the excellent infrastructure and beautiful surroundings conspired to create an environment that was conducive for all-round development. In two years, he said, the institute had afforded him the opportunity to do a little of everything - sports, cultural activities and exchange programs with foreign universities.

Firdaus Mantri, who was also awarded the gold medal, said that he was just happy that his efforts were acknowledged. Firdaus, along with a few other students at IIMK, was part of a pioneering project on developing Calicut as the next IT destination of the country.

Concluded.

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Media Cell,
IIM Kozhikode.

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