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commercial engagement between also gave an overview on Costa Rica’s relation between both the countries.
the two countries and IMC looks economy and trade by highlighting
forward to associate with the Costa various trade and investment While expressing his gratitude to
Rica Mission in India in assisting opportunities and benefits in Costa IMC for organizing the meeting,
its members to explore commercial Rica. The Ambassador in his address the Ambassador mentioned that the
allainces. emphasized on Pharmaceutical, Embassy would like to work closely
Tourism and Real-estate as the areas with IMC to further strengthen
H. E. Mr. Claudio Ansorena, of cooperation for enhancing bilateral economic relation between India and
Ambassador of Costa Rica to India Costa Rica.

Discussion on Draft UGC Guidelines 27th August, 2022
for Engaging Professor of
Practice in Universities and Colleges

I MC Chamber of Commerce and (L to R): Dr. CA. Kishore S. Peshori, Principal, MMK College, Dr. Rajan Welukar, NETWORKING SERIES
Industry’s Knowledge Skill and Vice-Chancellor, ATLAS SkillTech University & Former Vice-Chancellor, University of
Education Committee, jointly Mumbai, Mr. R. Ramakrishnan, Chairman, Industry and Trade Committee,
with Shrimati Mithibai Motiram Dr. Navin Punjabi, Chairman IMC Knowledge Skill and Education Committee, Vice
Kundnani College of Commerce and
Economics (MMK College) organised Principal, HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mr. Ajit Mangrulkar, DG, IMC on
a ‘Discussion on Draft UGC the screen
Guidelines for Engaging Professor of
Practice in Universities and Colleges’ The draft guidelines by University initiative to bring the industry and
on Saturday, August 27, 2022 Grant Commission (UGC) for other professional expertise into the
engaging ‘Professor of Practice’ academic institutions through a new
The seminar commenced with a in Universities and colleges was category of positions called ‘Professor
Welcome address by Mr. Ajit discussed at length. The focus of the of Practice’.
Mangrulkar, Director General IMC. guidelines was to transform higher
education by focusing on skill-based The objectives of the draft guidelines
The Keynote address was delivered by education to meet the needs of the include developing courses and
Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice-Chancellor, industry and the economy. curriculum to meet the industry and
ATL AS SkillTech University and societal needs and enable the HEIs
Former Vice-Chancellor, University “For skilling of youth at the optimum to work with industry experts on joint
of Mumbai and special address was level, learners are required to think research projects and consultancy
delivered by Mr. R. Ramakrishnan, like employers and employers are services which will be mutually
Chairman, Industr y and Trade to think like learners. Towards beneficial.
Committee, Managing Partner, this, the UGC has taken a new
Transformia Advisors LLP. The
discussion was moderated by Dr.
Navin Punjabi, Chairman IMC
Knowledge Skill and Education
Committee, Vice Principal, HR
College of Commerce and Economics.

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Another important objective is to Those eligible to be engaged as profession and public administration
bring in distinguished experts from Professor of Practice in universities among others.
various fields such as engineering, and colleges include distinguished
science, technology, entrepreneurship, experts who have made remarkable As a concurrent-list subject under the
commerce, social sciences, media, contributions in their professions Indian Constitution, education is not
literature, fine arts, civil services, from various fields such as state specific. Should states be given
armed forces, the legal profession engineering, science, technology, the power to tweak the resolution?
and public administration into the entrepreneurship, commerce, social Other than that, eligibility criteria,
academic institutions. sciences, media, literature, fine arts, categories, procedure, tenure, duties
civil services, armed forces, legal and responsibilities were some issues
which were discussed in detail.

Workshop on Relationship 15th July, 2022
by Ms. Shalini Chuganee
Ms. Shalini
LADIES’ WING T he new Presidential year intelligence capacity as a strong Ms. Roma Chuganee
commenced with an foundation inclusive of confidence, Singhania Guest Speaker
intellectual workshop on the communication and focused core President, IMC
pertinent subject – Relationships. thinking. She emphasized on Ladies’ Wing
its importance as integral to the
Ms. Shalini Chuganee - CBT Coach development of the social growth
Practitioner & EQ Mentor through of adults in both personal and
this enlightening workshop helped professional relationships.
members in enhancing the emotional

Ms. Roma Singhania, Ms. Shalini Events and More Committee with guest speaker
Chuganee and Ms. Varsha Sheth

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35th Women Entrepreneurs Networking
Exhibition
22nd & 23rd August, 2022

35 Glorious Years of the Held at the prestigious Jio World spirit of enterprise and wonder of
IMC L adies’ Wing Women Convention Centre in Mumbai, entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition - adding a dollop of glamour to the
Commemorating its 35th year and marquee event were the Guests of The highlights were the inspiring
back in the physical form after Honour - Ms. Vanathi Srinivasan - video message from mentor -
a two-year hiatus, the Women National President, Mahila Morcha, Ms. Kokilaben Ambani and the
Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition, organised BJP, Ms. Farzana Contractor - ‘Budding Teenage Corner’—a special
by the IMC Ladies’ Wing was a Founder Publisher & Editor of section that emphasized the spirit
triumph of craftsmanship, innovation UpperCrust, Ms. Seema Singh - of growth and craftsmanship by
and individuality. Social entrepreneur and founder of highlighting exquisite creations by
Meghashrey NGO and Ms. Rashmi young, budding entrepreneurs.
With over 18000 visitors across Thackeray – Former Editor, Saamna.
the 2 days the event turned out to 270 talented women entrepreneurs
be a collector’s paradise delighting The décor of the venue resonated were carefully selected by the
shoppers with a wide and varied with the theme of the exhibition committee from over 600 applicants
canvas of exquisitely designed “Bloom and Grow” and as the to present a range of exquisitely
products and services. lovely tree of life, symbolized the designed products - apparel, jewellery,

LADIES’ WING

Ms. Vanathi Srinivasan – Ms. Rashmi Thackeray along with dignitaries from IMC and
National President, Mahila Morcha, BJP its Ladies’ Wing

WE Exhibition Committee
(L to R): seating : Ms. Anuja Mittal – Past President, IMC Ladies’ Wing, Ms. Kalpana Singhania – Past President, IMC Ladies’ Wing,
Ms. Parul Patel – Co-Chairperson, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Surbhi Ghatlia – Chairperson, WE Exhibition Committee, Mrs.
Kokilaben Ambani – Mentor, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Roma Singhania – President, IMC Ladies’ Wing Ms. Amrita Somaiya
– Vice President, IMC Ladies’ Wing, Ms. Bharti Gandhi - Past President, IMC Ladies’ Wing, Ms. Leena Vaidya - Past President, IMC
Ladies’ Wing, Ms. Nishreen Khorakiwala - Past President, IMC Ladies’ Wing
(L to R): standing : Ms. Mithila Akre – Deputy Director, IMC Ladies’ Wing, Ms. Urvi Goswami – Member, WE Exhibition Committee,
Ms. Maadhuri Sharma - Member, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Ishita Jain - Member, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Pallawi
Podar - Member, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Nisha Shah - Member, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Manisha Pamnani - Member,
WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Seema Godhwani - Member, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Umaima Khorakiwala - Member, WE
Exhibition Committee, Ms. Zarine Sanjana – Assistant Director, IMC Ladies’ Wing

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(L to R): Ms. Parul Patel – Co-Chairperson, WE Exhibition (L to R): Aryahi Agarwal, Aahana Mr. Anant Singhania –
Committee, Ms. Roma Singhania – President, IMC Ladies’ Khemani, Varenya Jain, Araadhya President, IMC and Mrs.
Wing, Ms. Farzana Contractor – Founder Publisher & Jain, Ananddi Singhania Roma Singhania – President,
Editor of UpperCrust, Ms. Surbhi Ghatlia - Chairperson, WE
Exhibition Committee, Ms. Amrita Somaiya – Vice President, IMC Ladies’ Wing
IMC Ladies’ Wing

Ms. Kiran Sippy (L to R): Ms. Surbhi Ghatlia – Chairperson, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Madhoo Shah –
Advisory, WE Exhibition Committee, Ms. Seema Singh – Guest of Honour, Ms. Amrita Somaiya –

Vice President, IMC Ladies’ Wing, Ms. Parul Patel – Co-Chairperson, WE Exhibition Committee

LADIES’ WING lifestyle, personal care, gourmet, Mrs. Surbhi Ghatlia, Co-Chairperson Mrs. Pallawi Podar, Mrs. Manisha
and home décor making the event a – Mrs. Parul Patel; Mentor, Mrs. Pamnani, Mrs. Nisha Shah, Mrs.
collector’s paradise. Kokilaben Ambani; Advisors – Ishita Jain, Mrs. Aditi Shah, Mrs.
Mrs. Gayatri Ruia, Mrs. Madhoo Amisha Himatsingka, Mrs. Maadhuri
Participants were ably guided in their Shah, and Ms. Priya Tanna; Past Sharma, Mrs. Seema Godhwani, Mrs.
efforts by the President of the IMC Presidents - Mrs. Kalpana Singhania, Umaima Khorakiwala and Mrs. Urvi
Ladies’ Wing, Mrs. Roma Singhania, Mrs. Bharti Gandhi, Mrs. Leena Goswami lent their valuable support
Vice President Mrs. Amrita Somaiya, Vaidya, Mrs. Anuja Mittal and Mrs. in ensuring the event was a great
Exhibition Committee Chairperson Nishreen Khorakiwala; Members - success.

Talk on Mental Health and Well-Being
by Ms. Aparna Priramal Raje
F ew writers lead from the 30th August, 2022
heart and are brave to be Chemical Khichdi in conversation
transparent and courageous with Ms. Shloka Nath, Acting CEO, received from her family and friends
to tell the whole truth. India Climate Collaborative and in overcoming her moments of
bipolar captivatingly. She also spoke
Head, Sustainability and Policy and on how she learned to come to terms
with her condition. It was a part
Ms. Aparna Piramal Raje, author Advocacy, Tata Trusts; spoke about memoir, part reportage, and part self-
help guide affair.
of the recently released book; her life journey and the support she

Ms. Aparna Piramal Ms. Shloka Nath Guest Speakers with Events and More Committee
Raje Acting CEO, India Climate

Author of the book - Collaborative and Head,
Chemical Khichdi Sustainability and Policy and

Advocacy, Tata Trusts

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