10th Anniversary Celebration of ASBM inaugurated by Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand Smt. Droupadi Murmu
The Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 10th Anniversary Celebration of ASBM ‘Moorchhana’ and ASBM National Talent Festival, ‘Ignite’ on 16th December, 2016 by lighting the ‘lamp of wisdom’. In her address she said that today’s business world is going through large scale transformation of mindset related to knowledge, skill and attitude. Success is now significantly recognized by basic functional knowledge with ample practical exposure to real life happenings. This transformation should be adhered by today’s young management students which will help in strengthening the economy of the nation. While praising the revolutionary and quality management education of ASBM, she said that the efforts made by Prof. Biswajeet Pattanayak, Director ASBM, have brought many laurels for the nation. She further hoped that the students and faculty members of this institute will bring glory throughout the world by adhering to their duty, responsibility and quality education.
In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Biswajeet Pattanayak, Director of ASBM, while remembering all the glorious happening during last 10 years said that on 9th February 2006, the foundation stone of ASBM was laid down but commencement of classes become a reality within a short span of 180 days. His Excellency Shri Bhairon Singh Sekhawat, the Hon’ble Vice President of India inaugurated the Institute in the year 2006 and within 10 years the institute has been able to place itself in the global map. ASBM is the only institute in Odisha and 9th in the country in having two international accreditations.
The Vice-Chancellor, Utkal Universaty, Prof. Asoka Kumar Das, joined the event as Guest of Honour, and said that ASBM has established its reputation by providing quality management education. Now it is the requirement of the day to carry the experiment further for sustainable growth. Giving the example of the ASBM’s logo of a flying bird, he said that while spreading their wings for personal development, the young management students should not forget the society and the environment. He further explained the tenets of excellence and appreciated the efforts of ASBM in rewriting the mantra of excellence.
The Hon’ble Governor of Jharkhand, Her Excellency Smt. Droupadi Murmu, gave away prizes to all the winners. Prof. Kalyan Shankar Ray, Dean ASBM, proposed vote of thanks. The Programme was anchored by Ms. Abhilasa Pratihary, Student of ASBM. The Programme was attended by Shri Gadadhar Upadhyaya, former CMD, NALCO and ASBM Associate Chairman along with other dignitaries and professors and students from various parts of the country.