Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) and National Human Resource Development (NHRD) Network organised a seminar on "Leveraging Human Resources for Make in Bihar" at CIMP on February 18.

Sunil Ray, director, AN Sinha Institute of Social Studies (ANISS), was the chief guest of the function.

NHRD network president A.M. Prasad delivered the welcome address. The programme was divided into four categories - inaugural, panel discussion, expert lecture and panel discussion. Eminent experts from within and outside the state shared their knowledge and experiences on topics like "Perspectives on Make in Bihar", "Right fit for the job" and "Kindling of entrepreneurial spirit".

Prasad spoke about the perspective of "Make in Bihar" by examining the performance of other states and Bihar. He told that Bihar had great potential as well as human capital, which can be used for development of the state. Though the progress of the state is on the right track, it is essential that the government works on some constructive channel for development in Bihar. He also expressed his joy towards the activities of CIMP students' guidance centre and "Beautiful Mind" under its corporate social responsibilities and said it helps build a good human capital.

Education fest

Central University of South Bihar pro-vice-chancellor O.P. Rai inaugurated a three-day education fest christened Sambodhi Sarita at its School of Education on February 16.

In the inaugural function, O.P. Rai, Rekha Agrawal (head & dean, School of Education), Kaushal Kishore (chief proctor), Tapan Kumar Basantia (chief coordinator of EDU-Fest- 2017) Shubham (student coordinator) and Ruby (student representative) lit the lamp and cut the ribbon. Agrawal and Rai addressed the students and appreciated their spirit and coordination.

On the first day, a friendly kabaddi match for girls and then a cricket match for boys were played. Participants and spectators were full of fervour. A quiz and a debate were also held on the campus. Students had put up stalls of various foods and games. Kumar Ankit, a mass communications student, said: "During the three days, various competitions, street plays, blood donation camps and cultural events were organised."

Research pride

Shivani Narayan, a second-year student of Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) presented a paper on "Human Development in Bihar and Impact of liquor Prohibition Policy: An analysis" at IIT-Kharagpur during a national conference on "Management Doctoral Colloquium & VGSOM Research Scholar's Day". Participants from IIT-Kanpur, IIM-Banglore, IIM-Lucknow, IIT-Roorkee, IIT-Khragpur, Hyderabad University and CIMP among others were selected to take part in the conference. Of 150 (approx) research papers, around 85 were short-listed for presentation.

Shivani was the only postgraduate student (pursuing) from any business school in India whose research paper was short-listed for presentation in this conference. She was also the youngest participant. Shivani worked on the topic "Human Development in Bihar and Impact of liquor Prohibition Policy: An analysis". CIMP faculty members encouraged and guided Shivani to work on the topic.

According to the paper written by Shivani: "The growth rate of Bihar has been tremendous and surely one of the highest in the past few years when compared to other states. However, the investments made for human development is not sufficient."

Shivani said: "I received a rich platform to present my work in front of renowned researchers at this conference. The session chair and other researchers appreciated my presentation. They also appreciated me for my interest towards research at this initial stage of my career. It wouldn't have been possible without the support of the CIMP director and faculty members."

Tech competition

Eleven teams had to design a system comprising various sub-systems at the event Contraption 1.0, which was conducted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) of NIT-Patna's students' section.

Each subsystem had its own function and triggered the other, finally hitting a ball. The complexity of the sub-systems and the creativity in designing the steps together helped decide the winners. Final-year students of mechanical engineering branch of the institute judged the event.

The event was organised in the students' activity centre building. Team GARA emerged as the winner, while Team Initiators and Team Tangled Mechie were adjudged as the first and the second runners-up respectively. Winners bagged cash prizes and certificates. The event was organised under the guidance of Dr Prakash Chandra, students' section adviser of ASME NIT-Patna.

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