SIESCOMS Organizes Yuktimanthan 2007 to Develop Research Culture Amongst Students

SIESCOMS Organizes Yuktimanthan 2007 to Develop Research Culture Amongst Students

Research, generally, is perceived as a long-term work, which results into path breaking discoveries. Often this perception leads to lack of interest on the part of Graduate and Post-graduate students to take up research.

This is a discouraging sign, as research is one of the most important tools that can be applied in industry for recognition of business opportunities and solution to business issues.

To provide an impetus to the research work and develop research culture amongst students, SIES College of Management Studies has started an initiative called Idea Research last year. First phase of this initiative was completed and at the culmination of this phase, SIESCOMS organized a paper presentation event "Yuktimanthan 2007 - Where Ideas Evolve through Research". This event took place on 7th April 2007. During the first phase of Idea Research, fifteen research projects were undertaken by the students. Their reports were screened through blind refereeing and 6 papers were selected for the next level of competition for the "Best Idea Research Paper" award and the rolling trophy.

Participants of "Yuktimanthan 2007" Presenting Their Research Papers

The event was judged by an eminent panel of judges, comprising of Dr. L. M. Bhole, Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences, IIT Mumbai, Mr. Dinesh Narayanan, Senior Assistant Editor, Times of India, Mr. R. Krishnamurthy, MD, Watson & Wyatt Insurance and Mr. Harish Aiyer, Director, Softcell Technologies.

The event started with the traditional invoking of Goddess Saraswati through lighting of the 'Panchmukhdeepam'. This was followed by an opening speech by the director of the SIESCOMS, Dr. A. K. Sengupta. In his speech, Dr. Sengupta spoke about the 'Thinking Society' which will lead to the awakening of nation, and hence, growth.

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Contributed by -
Prof. Jharna Ranade,
SIES College of Management Studies (SIESCOMS), Navi Mumbai.

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