Category: social responsibility forum

“Parivartan” is a Student’s Social Responsibility initiative of IIM Kashipur. The objective of this programme is to work on social issues prevalent in and around Kashipur. The motto of the programme is “Envision, Act, Emerge”. The programme intends to make a difference by envisioning a change in the society, acting on it and thus helping the society as a whole to emerge and develop.

This year under Parivartan, students of IIM Kashipur have initiated a series of Career development and Personality development sessions for school children in the locality of Kashipur. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kashipur was the first school to have such a session. When approached by the students of IIM Kashipur, the Principal Mr. B.D.Oli mentioned that in today’s competitive world students in 12th and 10th standard are exposed to intense pressure and may get depressed in case of failures. He also added that students of this age group are highly vulnerable to emotions and they should know how to control them. Addressing these issues, a session on ‘Self Management’ was conducted by the students of IIM Kashipur. Two volunteers Rakesh Dhinwa and Ravi Kumar, 1st year students of IIM Kashipur delivered the session on motivation and controlling emotions through inspiring videos and fun oriented student activities. Few faculty members who also attended the session mentioned that such sessions were very useful to the students at this stage of their life. The students found the session very thought provoking and helpful.

At about 6.30 PM on the 26^th of July 2012, the ever-busy Kashipur Chowk stood still and took notice as the students walked with candles in their hand celebrating Vijay Diwas, the day India won its last war with Pakistan in 1999. Students took time away from their classes and schedules to pay tribute to all the brave souls who perished in the war a little more than a decade ago.

The Students started the walk from the Kargil Shahid Vatika and headed towards the Main crossroads where they placed the candles in front of the Maharana Pratap statue. The students also held up posters showcasing the sacrifices and heroics of the soldiers who fought valiantly only so that the rest of their compatriots could lead peaceful lives. The objective of the march therefore was to remind one and all that their role has not been and will never be forgotten.

The march was led by the Director of IIM Kashipur, Dr. Gautam Sinha and also accompanying him were faculty members from the institute. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sinha said that “this was IIM Kashipur’s way of saying thank you to the brave soldiers and hoped that their sacrifice would be a source of inspiration and strength for many for years to come.”

 The fact that the vehicles at the crossroads were not blaring their horns in their usual way is proof of the fact that the message was sent through the silent march, Loud and Clear.