| MDI - Convocation 2010 graced by Shri Pranab Mukherjee |
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 13 April 2010 was a special day for all 594 Mandevians as they convocated from Management Development Institute (MDI), throwing their graduation caps in gusto! The occasion witnessed the presence of Shri Pranab Mukherjee who addressed the convocation besides felicitating meritorious students with medals and awards. Shri Atul Kumar Rai, Chairman - Board of Governors, MDI, declared the convocation open by delivering the inaugural speech, which was followed by presentation of a report of activities by Mr. B. S. Sahay, director of MDI. 'While abundant opportunities await the graduating students, as you begin your careers, you should also remember that the country needs your services and you should be on the lookout how best you can work towards furtherance of the interests of the country,' Mukherjee said in his convocation address at the Management Development Institute (MDI) in Gurgaon. 'India is well on its way to becoming an economic power to reckon with, and young people like you can play an important role in nation building,' he said. Pranab Mukherjee reaffirmed the robust economic health of Indian economy by citing strong GDP growth rate figures, and the ever brightening job scenario. Concluding his address with his success mantra of three Cs, he said, "Remember the whole world is for you. Nothing can prevent you if you have courage, conviction and commitment." Dr B S Sahay presented the Annual Report and shared MDI’s progress in key areas of research, teaching, training and consulting. Dr Sahay said, "I strongly believe that any top business-school in the world is known by the quality of its faculty and students. MDI is very strong in both these areas." He added that research is at the heart of MDI. The institute has brought innovations in its policies to give impetus to high quality research and publication. Dr. Sahay shared that the placements this year indicate a marked recovery over the recession that was seen last year. He also urged the students to apply their innovativeness and enterprise and encouraged them to set goals on becoming creators of jobs and assets. Only registered users can write comments!
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